GAME STRATEGY
This offensive strategy focuses on short, quick passes to control tempo.
What is the West Coast offense?
This penalty occurs when an offensive player moves before the snap.
What is a false start?
This down is often called the “make or break” play for possession.
What is third down?
This position is considered the leader of the offense.
What is the quarterback?
A play where the quarterback hands the ball to a running back.
What is a rushing play?
This defensive scheme uses four linemen and three linebackers.
What is a 4–3 defense?
This happens when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage.
What is a sack?
This situation happens when a team must advance 10 yards to continue the drive.
What is a first down situation?
This team has won the most Super Bowls (tied historically).
Who are the New England Patriots?
A long forward throw to gain significant yardage.
What is a deep pass?
This concept involves reading the defense after the snap to decide whether to pass or hand off.
What is an RPO (Run-Pass Option)?
This rule allows a catch if the receiver controls the ball and gets both feet in bounds.
What is a completed catch?
This decision involves choosing between kicking or attempting to gain yards on fourth down.
What is “going for it” on fourth down?
This annual event determines which team becomes NFL champion.
What is the Super Bowl?
A fake handoff followed by a pass.
What is play-action?
This defensive coverage assigns defenders to specific zones rather than players.
What is zone coverage?
This occurs when the defense catches a forward pass.
What is an interception?
This strategy is used near the end of a half to conserve time.
What is a two-minute drill?
This coach is known for leading the Patriots dynasty.
Who is Bill Belichick?
A defensive play where extra players rush the quarterback.
What is a blitz?
This offensive adjustment allows the quarterback to change the play at the line of scrimmage.
What is an audible?
This type of foul occurs when a defender makes illegal contact with a receiver beyond five yards.
What is defensive pass interference?
This clock management tactic involves intentionally stopping the clock by throwing the ball away.
What is spiking the ball?
This quarterback has won the most Super Bowls in history.
Who is Tom Brady?
A play where the quarterback throws immediately to a receiver behind the line.
What is a screen pass?