Football Rules
100 yards
What is the name for when the ball is brought into the end zone and a team scores 6 points?
Touchdown
What is the object of the game of baseball?
To score more runs than the opposing team
How many players are on a baseball team?
9
What is an "inning"?
In baseball, the cycle of both teams getting to bat(hit) the ball. The switching happens after 3 outs are made.
What is the object of the game of football?
To score more points than the opposing team
11
What does "three strikes" mean?
You're out! It means you don't have any more chances to try to hit the ball.
What is it called when a player runs around the whole field to score?
A run
What is a "sack"?
In football, when the quarterback is tackled before he throws the ball.
What is a "down"?
a) touchdown
b) chance
c) foul
b) chance
A "down" is a chance to advance the ball
How many units (or special groups) are there on a football team?
3:
Offense
Defense
Special Teams
How can you get a "home run"?
By hitting the ball outside of the park. You can then run all the way around to home base.
What happens if there is a tie?
More innings are played until one team wins. There are no ties in baseball.
What is a "fumble?"
In football, when a player drops the ball. This becomes free for any team to take. Whoever gets the ball gets to be on offense.
10 yards. On TV this is usually marked with a yellow line.
What has to cross the touchdown area to make a touchdown?
The nose of the football. You do not need to touch the ball to the ground.
What is it called when the pitcher pitches a ball in the correct area and the batter does not hit it?
A strike
How many innings are in a standard-length baseball game?
9
What is the name for balls that are pitched outside of the strikezone?
"Ball"
If there are 4 balls, the batter can automatically walk to first base.
Who is the most important player on the football team?
The quarterback. He decides where to throw or give the ball.
If you don't kick the ball after the touchdown and try to run the ball into the endzone again, how many points do you get if you are successful?
2
How many ways are there to get a player out?
4:
With three strikes at bat (when hitting the ball)
By getting a ball to a base before a player gets there.
By getting tagged out between bases
By catching a ball before it hits the ground after it is hit
When a player "steals a base" what does that mean he is doing?
Running from one base to another before the batter hits the ball.
What is a "designated hitter"?
In baseball, this is a player who bats (or hits the ball) for the team pitcher.