Uniforms and gear
What do Players have to wear most commonly in NFL?
Football Uniforms
What year was NFL founded?
In 1920
When a player on either side grabs one another during a play, what penalty is given?
Holding
When throwing the football, who does the Quarterback throw it to?
A Receiver
Were rules on the NFL necessary?
Yes
Before uniforms and gear, what type of injuries were players capable of getting? (5 answers)
Body, head, leg, arm, and foot injuries
In 1920, the NFL was not called the National Football League, what was it first called?
American Professional Football Association (APFA)
When grabbing a players helmet, what penalty does the referee give?
Facemask
When handing the football off, who does the Quarterback hand it off to?
Why were rules made for NFL Football?
To prevent further injuries in the future
What type of uniforms and gear do players have to wear now? (5 answers)
Football helmets, mouth guards, Shoulder and knee pads, and cleats
How many years has the National Football League been found?
106 years modern time
Before playing if a player moves slightly, what penalty is called?
False start
They are responsible for blocking the opposing defense team, they are called?
Offense
What rule do players have to follow most of the time? (3 answers)
No unsportsmanlike gestures or taunting, no fighting, and have clean language
Why do players have to wear mouth guards?
To prevent having broken jaws and teeth
1967
When a penalty is given by a referee, what can they do? (3 answers)
Distance, downs, and disqualification
What role does the linemen play? (3 answers)
Center, tackle, and guards
When both teams are tied, what rule was to be used to break tie breakers? For how long? (2 answers)
How many sets of gear must Football players wear?
At least 4 mandatory pieces of protective gear
What year was Superbowl LIV? (Hint: the roman numeral is 54)
2020
What is one penalty that referees had to do least? (Hint: it has something to do when punting the ball and a player does a gesture)
Illegal wedge
What are the roles of Referees?
To enforce the rules, maintain the players safety, and keep the game fair
Describe the rule for unsportsmanlike, and why it must be followed?
So that players can show a standard of respect to everyone around