Defense
What are the two main positions on defense?
there are five defensive football players who typically take on one of two positions: a defensive back or rusher
What is the goal or purpose of the offense?
The team that has the ball and is trying to score
What position snaps the ball?
CENTER
True or False: I can rush the QB after the first down?
False! No, you can not rush the QB after first down. Not until four downs. This will result in a penalty, please pay attention to the downs!
How many NFL teams play in the state of California?
There are TWO, Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers.
True or False: I can pull the offensive players flag if they have the ball?
TRUE
In our ELEVO flag football how many seconds does the Quarterback get to throw after the ball has been snapped?
Upper grade:5 seconds
Lower grade:7 seconds
What is a "hand off"?
When the QB hands the ball to the running back to run with it.
This means grabbing or pulling an opponent to gain an advantage.
Holding! It’s important not to hold other players, as this is against the rules.
If two defensive players are covering the RB, who might be open for a pass?
The receiver
Who is the only defensive player/players that are allowed to cross the line of scrimmage?
The defensive rushers
When is the QB allowed to cross the line of scrimmage?
THEY ARE NOT
What is a Blitz? When can defense blitz?
A defensive move where players rush towards the quarterback to try to pull their flag before they can pass or run. Defense can blitz once per four downs, one defensive player can blitz the quarterback immediately after the snap. The QB can ONLY run during a blitz.
What is the offsides penalty?
When a player crosses the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped, resulting in a loss of 5 yards
Name 2 ways the defending team could gain possession?
interception
fumble recovery
after 4 downs where the offensive team did not score
What are the defensive formations?
Hint: ___ to ____ & Z*ne coverage
(Coaches help students)
Man-to-man: Each defensive player guards a specific offensive player.
Zone: Each defensive player guards a specific area of the field.
True or False: Does offense get unlimited time to do their team huddle and get situated for their play?
FALSE. You are timed. If offense fails to do huddle and snap time the ball in a 30 second timely mattered it will result in delay of game penalty.
How does offense know they have completed a first down?
when the ball carrier crosses the designated "line of scrimmage" marker on the field, which is usually marked with a cone or similar visual indicator, signifying they've advanced the ball far enough to earn a new set of downs to continue their drive
What is a delay of game?
a penalty called when the offense doesn't snap the ball before the play clock ends. The penalty results in a 5-yard loss and the down is replayed.
When might play end? Name 2 ways
After a score
When a flag is pulled
If the player with the ball falls
If the player with the ball runs out of bounds
A defensive player positioned deep in the field to prevent long passes. Also, a way to score two points by pulling the flag of an offensive player in their own endzone, is called what?
Safety!
What is the difference between a wide receiver and running back?
A wide receiver's primary role is to catch passes by running routes downfield to get open, while a running back primarily carries the ball by receiving handoffs from the quarterback, although both positions can also catch passes, with running backs typically catching shorter passes near the line of scrimmage; wide receivers generally line up further away from the ball than running backs do.
What is a lateral pass?
A pass that goes sideways or backward. This can be done at any time during a play, unlike a foward pass.
This penalty includes hitting, tackling, or pushing players.
Unnecessary Roughness! We must play safely and avoid any physical contact that could hurt someone
Name any 3 players on the Los Angeles Ram's football team
Matthew Stafford
Puka Nacua
Cooper Kupp
Kyren Williams
Jared Verse
Blake Corum
Tutu Atwell