Football
How many points is a touchdown worth?
6 points
How many points is a free throw worth?
1 point
What jump looks like your legs are spread apart in a wide V shape in the air?
Toe Touch
What are the fluffy accessories cheerleaders hold in their hands?
Pom-poms
What tumbling skill starts from a standing position, places your hands on the ground, and kicks your legs over your head to land on your feet?
Cartwheel
How many players from one team are on the field during a standard football play?
11 players
How many players from one team are on the basketball court at a time?
5 players
In a pike jump, what position should your legs be in?
Straight out in front of you, with your legs together
What is the name for a sharp, strong position where your arms extend straight out to the sides at shoulder height?
T-motion
What skill involves kicking one leg up, placing your hands on the ground, and bringing your legs over your head to land on your feet facing the opposite direction?
Roundoff
What is the name of the player who usually throws the football?
Quarterback
What is it called when a player bounces the ball while moving down the court?
Dribbling
What should you do with your arms and legs to help get more height on a jump?
Swing your arms and use power from your legs
What does it mean when a cheerleader performs a motion with sharpness and precision?
Clean Motions
What tumbling skill involves going backward onto your hands and pushing off the ground to land on your feet?
Back handspring
How many points is a field goal worth?
3 points
How many points is a shot worth when it goes through the basket from behind the three-point line?
3 points
What is one important thing you should do before practicing jumps to help prevent injuries?
Stretch/Warm-up
What does it mean when a cheerleader is in a high V position?
Both arms are raised diagonally overhead to form a V shape.
What is the name of the skill where a cheerleader rolls forward over their shoulders and back to return to a standing or seated position?
Forward Roll
What is it called when a defensive player catches a pass intended for the other team?
An interception
What is it called when a player grabs the ball after a missed shot?
A reboubnd
Name three things a cheerleader can practice to improve jump technique.
Ex: jump drills, leg strengthening, core strengthening, flexibility, arm swings, and proper landing technique
What is the difference between a flyer and a base in cheerleading?
A flyer is the cheerleader lifted into the air during a stunt, while a base is a cheerleader who supports and lifts the flyer.
What is the main difference between a back walkover and a back handspring?
A back walkover involves moving backward through a bridge position with one leg passing over at a time, while a back handspring involves jumping backward onto the hands and pushing off the ground to land on the feet.