PST: Module 5

lay up

A _________ is a shot from alongside the basket using the backboard (B)

punter

A _________ is a special team's player who receives the snapped ball directly from the line of scrimmage and then kicks the football to the opposing team.

field goal

A _________ occurs when a player kicks the ball through the opponent's goal. F

field goal

A basket scored from the floor is called a _________. (B)

kick off

A football game begins with a _________.

technical

A foul called for misbehavior or some technical rule infraction is called a _________ foul. (B)

interception

A pass caught by the defense is a(n) _________.

pivot

A skill used to elude an opponent when a player has the ball. (B)

cornerbacks and safeties

Also called defensive backs. They operate in the area of the defense called the secondary. F

bowls

At the end of each season many college teams play in various competitions called _________. F

rugby and soccer

Football grew out of _________.

The United States

Football originated in _________. F

8

High school teams play _________ minute quarters. (B)

until there is a winner

If the score is tied at the end of regulation, play continues _________. (B)

man-to-man defense

In _________, each player is responsible for guarding an opposing player wherever that player goes on the court. (B)

10

In men's college basketball, the ball must be advanced across the centerline within _________ seconds. (B)

sneak

In this play the quarterback keeps the ball and goes straight ahead, behind the blocking of the center and the guards.

pass, kicking, receiving

Moving the ball downfield includes _________. (Check all that apply) F

lateral

Passing the ball backward to a teammate is called a _________. F

too violent

President Theodore Roosevelt threatened to ban football because it was _________.

block, run, tackle

Select all of the basic fundamentals you need to know to play football.

Super Bowl

The NFL champion each year is determined during the game at the _________. F

2

The NFL has _________ Conferences. F

quarterback

The _________ is the key player on the offensive team. F

jump shot

The _________ is the most popular shot used in basketball. (B)

chest

The _________ pass is held with both hands, chest high, and is released by extending the arms (B)

baseball

The _________ pass is used most often as a long pass to begin the fast break. (B)

35

The ball is placed on the _________ yard line to start the game in a PROFESSIONAL. F

40

The ball is placed on the _________ yard line to start the game in a high school game. F

excellent balance, great hand eye coordination, courage under pressure

The best shooters have _________. (B)

3

The defense is usually divided into _________ units. F

conversion

The extra point(s) attempt after a touchdown is called a _________.

pass the ball

The fastest way to move the ball down the court is to _________. (B)

dribble

The first and most important thing to learn in basketball is how to _________. (B)

three-point stance

The most widely used offensive stance is the _________. F

120

The playing field is _________ yards long. F

offensive

The team trying to advance the ball is the _________ team. F

halfback

This offensive player is known as the handyman of the team. F

down indicator

This piece of equipment marks the most forward point of the ball at the start of each down, and the card indicates the number of the down. (F)

the Center

This player along with the point guard, are considered the leaders of the team. (B)

point guard

This player runs the offense and watches the backcourt. (B)

15

Unnecessary roughness will cost your team _________ yards. F

a fumble

When a player drops the ball, except when passing, kicking, or handing off the ball it is called _________.

Your team has better shooters.

Which is NOT a reason for using a zone defense. (B)

10

Which number would the quarterback wear in professional football? F

A player demonstrates unsportsmanlike conduct.

Which of the following is a technical foul? (B)

30

Women in college have a _________ second shot clock. (B)

Intentional grounding

_________ is called when the passer throws the ball away to prevent loss of yardage.

Walter Camp

_________ is known at the father of American football. F

Wilt Chamberlain

_________ is the only player to have scored 100 points in one game. (B)

Blocking

_________ refers to legal contact made with an opponent who does not have the ball. F