Football History
What country was the game of football first played in?
The United States
Who throws the football to teammates?
The Quarterback
What skill helps players catch the ball with their hands?
Catching
How many points do you get for a touchdown?
6 points
What do we call the area where you score a touchdown?
The End Zone
What is the biggest football game played each year?
The Super Bowl
Who runs the football during most plays?
The Running Back
What skill do you use to throw the ball?
Passing
What happens if a player drops the ball while running and the other team gets it?
A fumble
What do we call it when the ball is thrown but not caught by anyone?
An incomplete pass
When was the first football game played?
A.)1869 B.) 1888 C.)1921 D.) 1935
Who tries to stop the other team from scoring?
The Defense
What skill helps you move quickly and change direction on the field?
Agility
How many players are on the field for one team?
11 Players
What do we call the person in charge of making sure players follow the rules?
The referee
Which team(s) have won the most Super Bowls?
The Pittsburgh Steelers and The Dallas Cowboys
Each has 6 Super Bowls.
Who catches passes from the quarterback?
The Wide Receivers
What part of your body should you use to catch a football
Your hands
What do you call it when the quarterback’s pass is caught by the other team?
What is a interception
What is the word for when a player crosses the line before the ball is snapped?
Offsides
Which state was the first to host an American football game?
New Jersey
(Rutgers University vs Princeton University)
Who hikes or snaps the ball to start each play?
The Center
What skill helps defensive players grab a flag?
Hand-eye coordination
What is the penalty called when a player starts moving before the ball is snapped?
A false start
What is the name of the line where the ball starts each play?
The Line of Scrimmage