Basics of Football

Field / Time

1

How many quarters are in a football game?

4

Quarter = 1/4th......duh

2

How many minutes are each quarter in an NFL football game?

15 minutes

3

How many total yards are there in a football field?

120

100 yards + two 10 yard endzones

4

What determines who starts with ball before the start of the game?

Coin toss

5

What is the highest number yard line present on a football field? This signifies "midfield".

50 yard line

Possession Terms

1

How many downs does an offense get?

4

2

How many yards is needed by the offense get a 1st down.

10 yards

3

If an offense fails to get a first down in their first three attempts they can make this decision to kick the ball back to the other team. 

Punt

4

What is the first play of a football game (also what occurs every time a team scores) called?

Kickoff

5

The invisible line across the field where the ball is placed and separates the offense from the defense is called what?

Line of scrimmage

Scoring

1

How many points is a touchdown worth?

6

2

After a touchdown, the offense can attempt this kick for an additional point

PAT (point after touchdown)

3

A team can attempt this kick for 3 points if they don't think they can continue to try for a touchdown

Field goal

4

This is the most rare form of scoring in football, and occurs when a defense is awarded 2 points for tackling the offense in their endzone.

Safety

5

This is attempted by the offense instead of kicking a PAT in an attempt to score more points

2 point conversion

Positions

1

How many players are on the field at one time PER TEAM.

11

2

This position receives the snap from the center, and is often responsible for throwing the football.

Quarterback

3

These offensive players run down field and try to catch passes.

Wide Receivers

4

There are 3 phases (or teams) on a football team. Offense, defense, and this unit that includes kickers. 

Special teams

5

These are the biggest defensive players, often tasked with stopping the run and tackling the QB.

Defensive Line

Football Terms

1

What pre game ritual determines who starts with the ball in a football game?

Coin toss

2

If the quarterback throws the ball to the wrong team (defense) this is called an......

Interception

3

How does the ref alert the players, coaches, and fans that there was a penalty?

Yellow flag

4

What is it called when the offense has the football and drops it when being tackled?

Fumble

5

What is it called when a defensive player tackles the QB before he can throw the football?

Sack