Football Words
What are the yellow things called?
The goal posts or uprights
This sport is where football originated from.
Soccer AND/OR rugby.
players wear these to better grip the ball
gloves
What is the word for scoring?
A touchdown.
The person who catches the ball on offense is called?
Wide Receiver or a Tight End or Running Back
What are the animals or characters associated with teams called?
The mascots
Players wear these under their jerseys to protect them.
pads or padding
A touchdown is worth how many points?
6
What is the term to describe a player losing possesion of the ball?
A fumble or a drop or an incompletion
what is another name for an american football
pigskin
Players wear these to protect their teeth
mouth guard
After a touchdown, a team can attempt an extra point by kicking the ball through the uprights. Kicking an extra point is worth how many points?
1
Term used to begin the game or continue playing after halftime?
Hint: Also used to signify the start of a soccer game
A Kick-off
When the Defense catches the ball from the Offense, what is this called?
An interception
What is it called when a person recieves a ball with one arm?
One handed catch
Players where these to gain better traction on the field
cleats
If your team is close enough to kick it through the Goalposts, they can earn 3 points by kicking this. What is this word?
A field goal.
If you're linebacker, what position are you playing?
Defense or Offense
They play on defense
How many tries does a team have to get a first down or go 10 yards?
4
What is my favorite football team?
The Denver Broncos or the University of Colorado Buffaloes
In 1943, NFL football players were required to wear this piece of equipment for the first time.
a helmet.
WORTH DOUBLE POINTS: How many points is a Safety? A safety is awarded if the defense tackles the offense in their endzone without scoring a touchdown. EX: The defense sacks the quarterback in the endzone for a safety.
2 points