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Vocabulary
Players Positions
Routes
Strategy
Positioning
100
What is a pattern or path the receiver runs to get open for a pass called?
A route
100
What position in our lesson today, was running the routes?
The receiver
100
This route looks like a candy cane
The curl
100
Why is it important to change up the route you are using, in gameplay?
The defender may be in a different spot each time, and changing your route will keep the defenders thinking.
100
Who is the receiver trying to position themselves away from?
The defender
200
What is it called when the ball is moved from the quarterback to the receiver?
A pass
200
Who throws the football?
The quarterback
200
This route looks like a pencil
The fly
200
Why is it not a good idea for the receiver to stand too close to a defender?
The defender can get the ball, and a touchdown for the receiver's team won't be scored.
200
How did you know your partner was ready for you to throw the ball to them?
Their hands were up and they were facing the quarterback
300
What is it called when the receiver catches a pass and runs into the end zone?
A touchdown
300
Who tries to keep the receiver from catching the ball?
Defenders
300
With this route, the receiver runs straight and then makes a sharp turn to the left or right.
The down and out
300
As a receiver why is it important to find open space?
So the receiver can catch the ball without the other team intercepting it, or they have plenty of room to run with the ball after it is caught
300
What should your knees look like when you are ready to receive a pass?
Bent
400
What is the area the receiver is trying to get the ball into called?
The end zone
400
Who runs to catch the ball?
The receiver
400
With this route, the receiver runs straight and curves off to the side
The curl
400
Why should the receiver not just run straight every time?
There may not be open space straight ahead, or a defender could be in the area.
400
Where should the receiver be facing when they are done running their route?
They should be facing the quarterback
500
What is it called when the defender catches the ball?
An interception
500
Who says, "down, set, hike"?
The quarterback
500
With this route, the receiver runs straight ahead
The fly
500
What speed should you run for a fly route?
Fast
500
What type of space should the receiver be looking for?
Open space