Rules/Scoring
What is the main purpose of football?
To score touchdowns on the opponents
*Score more points than the opposing team by scoring touchdowns, field goals, and extra points
What hand should you throw with?
Your dominant hand, the hand you are most comfortable with.
What is the difference between offense and defense?
Offense scores points and defense tries to prevent the opponents from scoring
What position is considered the leader of offensive on each play?
quarterback
What is the first thing you should do/focus on when catching a football?
Keep your eyes open
or
Keep your eyes on the ball
How many plays does the offensive team have to reach 10+ yards?
4 plays
Why do we snap our wrist downward at point of release?
To give the ball a spin
or
To throw a spiral
Name 2 offensive positions and explain what 1 of them does.
OPEN
positions include: qb, receiver, running back, tight end
How many players should each team have on the field at once?
11 players
What shape and which fingers do you use to catch a football?
Diamond
Index (pointing finger) and thumb
What must all players stand behind before the ball is placed and snapped?
Line of scrimmage.
Why do we place the "other" hand on ball?
For stability, to help hold football
What are the special teams players?
kicker, punter and return specialist
What defensive strategy is used when defensive players rush the qb and try to tackle him before he releases the ball?
Blitz
Where do you tuck the football?
Tuck it near the armpit/holding with forearm
Fill in the blank
All players must be ________ before the ball is snapped.
stationary
still
not moving
Fill in the blank:
You should be _________ to target prior to throwing ball.
Perpendicular
Name 3 defensive positions and explain what 2 of those positions do
OPEN
linebacker, defensive end, defensive tackle, corner back, safety
A kickers job is to kick the ball into the end zone posts to score extra points or field goals
A punter kicks the ball to the opponents on the other side of the field for kick offs
Which player usually catches the football?
Receiver
3 Part Question (all or nothing)
How many points is a-
1. field goal
2. touchdown
3. safety
1. 3
2. 6
3. 2
List the steps needed in order to throw correctly.
MUST MENTION
-grip ball
-form U shape
-fingers on laces
List and explain 1 defensive strategy and 1 offensive strategy
OPEN
d- zone coverage, man coverage, bllitz
o-running play, pass play, qb sneak
What is the summation of forces?
Many different forces in the body working together to accomplish a movement skill, rather than just one
(can be worded differently)
List the 5 steps needed in order to catch a football
-eyes on ball
-form diamond shape with both hands
-position yourself to catch football, elbows slightly bent
-tighten grip/grip ball
-tuck football