The action in which the ball is thrown or handed by the center to the quarterback.
What is a snap
100
10 yards long on each end of the field.
What is the end zone.
100
American football evolved from these two sports.
What are soccer and rugby.
100
When a defensive player crosses the line of scrimmage and makes contact with an opponent before the ball is snapped.
What is encroachment.
100
False Start
What is 5 yards.
200
The team in possession of the ball.
What is the offense.
200
An imaginary line stretching the width of the field that separates the two teams prior to the snap of the ball.
What is the line of scrimmage.
200
The university that american football began.
What is Harvard University
200
When an offensive player uses his hands, arms, or other parts of his body to prevent a defensive player from tackling the ball carrier.
What is Holding.
200
Offensive Holding
What is 10 yards.
300
leader of offense. Calls all the plays.
Who is the quarterback.
300
"U" shaped poles at each end of the field that are kicked through.
What are goal posts.
300
These are 15 minute periods that a football game is divided into.
What are quarters.
300
When any part of a player's body is beyond the line of scrimmage or free kick line when the ball is put into play.
What is offsides.
300
Pass Interference.
What is Ball at the spot of the foul and automatic first down.
400
Forward pass that touches the ground before being caught.
What is an incomplete pass.
400
Pass that is caught by a defensive player.
What is an interception.
400
Number of players on each team that are allowed on the field at once.
What is 11.
400
An illegal flagrant foul considered risky to the health of another player.
What is a personal foul.
400
Personal foul
What is 15 yard penalty.
500
Strategy used to improve your field position.
What is a punt.
500
11 players on each side form a group to discuss the play they will run.
What is a huddle.
500
The year that football can be traced back to.
What is 1869
500
A judgement call made by an official who sees a defensive player make contact with the intended receiver before the ball arrives thus restricting his opportunity to catch the forward pass.