Football Words
Rules
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Equipment
Points
100
Name the person who throws or hands off the ball
quarterback.
100
What is the yellow posts called?
goal posts or uprights
100
This sport is where football originated from.
What is soccer AND/OR rugby.
100
players where these to better grip the ball
gloves
100
When you score in football it's called this.
What is a touchdown.
200
The person who hikes the ball is called
center.
200
how many players are on the field?
11 per team
200
how many teams are in the NFL
32
200

Football players wear these under their jerseys to protect them.

shoulder pads
200
A touchdown is worth this many points.
What is 6.
300
What is the term to describe a player dropping the ball?
fumble
300
How long is each quarter?
15 min
300
what is another name for american football
gridiron
300
Players where these to protect their teeth
mouth guard
300
After a touchdown, a team can attempt an extra point by kicking the ball through the uprights. Kicking an extra point is worth this many points.
What is 1.
400
Term used to begin the game or continue playing?
Kick-off
400
When the other team gets the ball away from your team by catching or taking it away, it is called this.
interception
400

who was the first NFL team to put their logo on their helmets?

 St. Louis Rams.

400

Players where these to gain better traction on the field

cleats
400
If your team is close enough to kick it through the uprights, they can earn 3 points by kicking this.
What is a field goal.
500
If you're linebacker, what position are you playing?

Defense ore offense

defense
500
define punt
to kick the ball far away from the touchdown area 
500
What team has not changed their name since 1922?
Chicago Bears
500
In 1943, NFL football players were required to wear these for the first time.
a helmet.
500
In 1911, a touchdown was worth this many points.
What is 5
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