Job/Role
Job/Role
Location
Location
Football 101
100
What does the Center do?
The player who snaps the ball to the quarterback.
100
What is the main job of the Wide Receiver?
His main job is to catch passes from the quarterback.
100
Where is the center position? (Describe where he's at on the offensive line)
The Center is the innermost lineman of the offensive line. (Middle of offensive line)
100
How many players does each team have on the field?
Eleven (11)
100
How many points is a touchdown worth? (Professional Football)
6 points
200
What is the job of the Quarterback?
He calls the plays in the huddle, yells the signals at the line of scrimmage, and receives the ball from the center
200
What is the role of the Offensive Tackles?
Their role is mainly to block on plays.
200
Where does the Quarterback go? (What player is he behind?)
The Quarterback lines up behind the center.
200
Where is the Wide Receiver position?
The Wide Receiver lines up on or near the line of scrimmage, but to the outside.
200
What is the penality for moving before the ball is snapped? (How many yards?)
5-yard penality
300
What does the Runningback do?
The player who runs with the football.
300
What is the job of the refree in football? (What do they do?)
Refree is a person who has responsibility in enforcing the rules and maintaining the order of the game.
300
Where are the Offensive Guards positioned?
The Offensive Guards are on both sides of the offensive Center.
300
Where does the fullback go? (Which player is he behind?)
The fullback is immediately behing the Quarterback.
300
How many points is a safety worth?
2 points
400
What is the Fullback's Job?
Fullback is the player who's responsible for blocking for the running back and also for pass-blocking to protect the quarterback.
400
What is the Offensive Guard's job on a passing play?
Their job is mainly to guard the Quarterback.
400
Where do the Offensive Tackles line up?
The Offensive Tackles line up on the outside of the Offensive Guards.
400
Where does the Running Back line up?
The Running Back stands behind the Quarterback.
400
How many quarters are in a football game?
4 quarters
500
What is the job of the Tight End?
Tight End serves as a receiver and also a blocker.
500
What do the Offensive Guards do on running plays?
They are trying to create a whole in the defense by “bull rushing” a defensive player.
500
Where does the Tight End line up?
Lines up beside the offensive tackle either to the right or to the left.
500
Where do the safeties line up in defense?
The safeties are the last line of defense.
500
What is the difference between a field goal and extra point?
A fieldgoal is worth 3 points and an extra point is worth 1.
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