WH Questions
What is the goal of American football?
To score points in the End Zone
What's a touchdown?
When the Team Scores 6 points
What causes the team to punt for one point?
They score a touchdown
Why is the quarterback considered the leader of the offense?
He calls the plays
What is the team who has the ball called?
The offense
What's the extra point called?
A Field Goal
What does the quarterback do to start the play?
He calls the play or directs the play
Why is it important for defensive players to be fast and
strong?
So they can tackle the person with the football
Who is the leader of the offense?
The quarterback
What is a down?
It is how the Team moves down the field.
How many downs do you need to keep the ball?
You get 4 downs (chances) to move 10 yards down the field.
What might happen if the quarterback has no one to throw it to?
He might run the ball.
Who tries to tackle the player with the ball?
The defense
What is a Huddle?
When the players gather in a circle to hear the next play.
What happens when the defense tackles the player with the ball?
The play is stopped
What might happen if it is really windy when they decide to punt the ball?
The ball could miss the field goal
Where does the offense try to get the ball?
In the end zone
What is a Punt?
When the person kicks the football
What is a play in Football?
It is the strategy of how the players are going to get down the field and away from the tacklers.
How will scoring a touchdown effect the team’s energy?
It will make them be high energy and have a lot of confidence