Awsome Quiz On Football
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- 1.
Which football term is defined as "the group of players who participate in kicking plays"?
- A.
Rush
- B.
Blitz
- C.
Drive
- D.
Special Teams
Correct Answer
D. Special Teams -
- 2.
Which football term is defined as "when a player throws the ball at the ground to celebrate"?
- A.
Safety
- B.
Spike
- C.
Backs
- D.
Bomb
Correct Answer
B. Spike -
- 3.
In football, what term is used to describe a push by a ball carrier to ward off a tackler?
- A.
Sack
- B.
Stiff Arm
- C.
Double Coverage
- D.
Lineman
Correct Answer
B. Stiff Arm -
- 4.
What is the involuntary loss of possession of a football during a play called?
- A.
Turnover
- B.
Pitch-Out
- C.
Series
- D.
Field Goal
Correct Answer
A. Turnover -
- 5.
In football, "Astroturf" is best defined as what?
- A.
Throwing An Incomplete Forward Pass Solely To Avoid A Sack
- B.
A Short Orange Marker At Each Of The End Zone's 4 Corners
- C.
An Artificial Surface Used Instead Of Grass
- D.
A Pass Is Intercepted
Correct Answer
C. An Artificial Surface Used Instead Of Grass -
- 6.
In football, "audible" is best defined as what?
- A.
Verbal Commands To Change A Play On Short Notice
- B.
A Long Pass Thrown To A Receiver
- C.
Area Between The End Line And Goal Line
- D.
When A Defense Brings In A 5th Defensive Back
Correct Answer
A. Verbal Commands To Change A Play On Short Notice -
- 7.
In football, "backs" are best defined as?
- A.
Where The Ball Was Snapped To Begin The Last Play
- B.
Player On The Offense Who Is Permitted To Move Prior To The Snap
- C.
The Running Backs; The Halfback And The Fullback
- D.
The 50-Yard Line
Correct Answer
C. The Running Backs; The Halfback And The Fullback -
- 8.
In football, "ball carrier" is best defined as?
- A.
Any Player Who Has Possession Of The Ball
- B.
The 50-Yard Line
- C.
A Tackle Of The Quarterback Behind His Line Of Scrimmage
- D.
One Of 4 Chances A Team On Offense Has To Gain 10 Yards
Correct Answer
A. Any Player Who Has Possession Of The Ball -
- 9.
In football, "blitz" is best defined as what?
- A.
Defenders Rush Towards The Line Of Scrimmage As Soon As The Ball Is Snapped
- B.
A Pass Thrown To A Teammate Backwards
- C.
Where The Ball Was Snapped To Begin The Last Play
- D.
When 2 Defensive Players Cover One Receiver
Correct Answer
A. Defenders Rush Towards The Line Of Scrimmage As Soon As The Ball Is Snapped -
- 10.
In football, "bomb" is best defined as what?
- A.
Where The Ball Was Snapped To Begin The Last Play
- B.
A Player Who Starts Each Play Within 1 Yard Of His Line Of Scrimmage
- C.
A Long Pass Thrown To A Receiver
- D.
A Passing Play After The Quarterback Has Faked A Hand-Off
Correct Answer
C. A Long Pass Thrown To A Receiver -
- 11.
In football, "call a play" is best defined as?
- A.
When A Ball Carrier Is Tackled In His Own End Zone
- B.
When A Player's Body Is Beyond His Line Of Scrimmage When Ball Is Snapped
- C.
Instruct Players To Execute A Pre-Planned Play
- D.
Area Between The End Line And Goal Line
Correct Answer
C. Instruct Players To Execute A Pre-Planned Play -
- 12.
In football, "clipping" is best defined as?
- A.
When A Quarterback Runs Parallel To The Line
- B.
A Running Play
- C.
A Short Orange Marker At Each Of The End Zone's 4 Corners
- D.
Blocking An Opponent Below The Waist From Behind
Correct Answer
D. Blocking An Opponent Below The Waist From Behind -
- 13.
In football, "double coverage" is best defined as?
- A.
When 2 Defensive Players Cover One Receiver
- B.
Kick Returner Decides Only To Catch A Punt Or Kickoff And Not Advance It
- C.
The Series Of Plays A Team Puts Together In An Attempt To Score
- D.
When A Ball Carrier Loses Possession Before A Play Ends
Correct Answer
A. When 2 Defensive Players Cover One Receiver -
- 14.
In football, "down" is best defined as?
- A.
One Of 4 Chances A Team On Offense Has To Gain 10 Yards
- B.
A Place Kick That Earns The Team That Kicked It 3 Points
- C.
When A Ball Carrier Is Tackled In His Own End Zone
- D.
Kick Returner Decides Only To Catch A Punt Or Kickoff And Not Advance It
Correct Answer
A. One Of 4 Chances A Team On Offense Has To Gain 10 Yards -
- 15.
In football, "drive" is best defined as?
- A.
When A Ball Carrier Loses Possession Before A Play Ends
- B.
When A Defense Brings In A 5th Defensive Back
- C.
The Series Of Plays A Team Puts Together In An Attempt To Score
- D.
The Area Behind The Line Of Scrimmage
Correct Answer
C. The Series Of Plays A Team Puts Together In An Attempt To Score -
- 16.
In football, "encroachment" is best defined as?
- A.
The Running Backs; The Halfback And The Fullback
- B.
When 2 Defensive Players Cover One Receiver
- C.
A Tackle Of The Quarterback Behind His Line Of Scrimmage
- D.
If A Player Is In The Neutral Zone And Contact Occurs Prior To The Snap
Correct Answer
D. If A Player Is In The Neutral Zone And Contact Occurs Prior To The Snap -
- 17.
In football, "end zone" is best defined as?
- A.
Blocking An Opponent Below The Waist From Behind
- B.
Area Between The End Line And Goal Line
- C.
When A Ball Carrier Loses Possession Before A Play Ends
- D.
Instruct Players To Execute A Pre-Planned Play
Correct Answer
B. Area Between The End Line And Goal Line -
- 18.
In football, "fair catch" is best defined as?
- A.
Kick Returner Decides Only To Catch A Punt Or Kickoff And Not Advance It
- B.
A Push By A Ball Carrier To Ward Off A Tackler
- C.
Defenders Rush Towards The Line Of Scrimmage As Soon As The Ball Is Snapped
- D.
Evasive Movements By A Quarterback To Avoid Being Sacked
Correct Answer
A. Kick Returner Decides Only To Catch A Punt Or Kickoff And Not Advance It -
- 19.
In football, "field goal" is best defined as?
- A.
Player Who Has No Defender Closely Covering Him
- B.
Any Player Who Has Possession Of The Ball
- C.
A Short Orange Marker At Each Of The End Zone's 4 Corners
- D.
A Place Kick That Earns The Team That Kicked It 3 Points
Correct Answer
D. A Place Kick That Earns The Team That Kicked It 3 Points -
- 20.
In football, "forward progress" is best defined as?
- A.
The Group Of Players Who Participate In Kicking Plays
- B.
A Pass Thrown To A Teammate Backwards
- C.
When A Ball Carrier Is Tackled In His Own End Zone
- D.
Location A Ball Carrier Has Advanced The Ball, Even If He Was Pushed Backwards
Correct Answer
D. Location A Ball Carrier Has Advanced The Ball, Even If He Was Pushed Backwards -
- 21.
In football, "fumble" is best defined as what?
- A.
When A Player Throws The Ball At The Ground To Celebrate
- B.
When A Ball Carrier Loses Possession Before A Play Ends
- C.
The Series Of Plays A Team Puts Together In An Attempt To Score
- D.
The Group Of Players Who Participate In Kicking Plays
Correct Answer
B. When A Ball Carrier Loses Possession Before A Play Ends -
- 22.
In football, "hang time" is best defined as what?
- A.
The Length Of Time A Punt Is In The Air
- B.
The Involuntarily Loss Of Possession Of The Ball During A Play
- C.
Verbal Commands To Change A Play On Short Notice
- D.
Where The Ball Was Snapped To Begin The Last Play
Correct Answer
A. The Length Of Time A Punt Is In The Air -
- 23.
In football, "intentional grounding" is best defined as what?
- A.
Player On The Offense Who Is Permitted To Move Prior To The Snap
- B.
The Length Of Time A Punt Is In The Air
- C.
Location A Ball Carrier Has Advanced The Ball, Even If He Was Pushed Backwards
- D.
Throwing An Incomplete Forward Pass Solely To Avoid A Sack
Correct Answer
D. Throwing An Incomplete Forward Pass Solely To Avoid A Sack -
- 24.
In football, "lateral" is best defined as what?
- A.
A Short Orange Marker At Each Of The End Zone's 4 Corners
- B.
A Pass Thrown To A Teammate Backwards
- C.
The Involuntarily Loss Of Possession Of The Ball During A Play
- D.
Any Player Who Has Possession Of The Ball
Correct Answer
B. A Pass Thrown To A Teammate Backwards -
- 25.
In football, "lineman" is best defined as what?
- A.
A Pass Thrown To A Teammate Backwards
- B.
A Short Orange Marker At Each Of The End Zone's 4 Corners
- C.
Player On The Offense Who Is Permitted To Move Prior To The Snap
- D.
A Player Who Starts Each Play Within 1 Yard Of His Line Of Scrimmage
Correct Answer
D. A Player Who Starts Each Play Within 1 Yard Of His Line Of Scrimmage -
- 26.
In football, "man-in-motion" is best defined as what?
- A.
A Lateral Tossed From A Quarterback To A Running Back
- B.
The Running Backs; The Halfback And The Fullback
- C.
Player On The Offense Who Is Permitted To Move Prior To The Snap
- D.
Evasive Movements By A Quarterback To Avoid Being Sacked
Correct Answer
C. Player On The Offense Who Is Permitted To Move Prior To The Snap -
- 27.
Which of the following is a pro football team?
- A.
Anaheim Chargers
- B.
New York Giants
- C.
Denver Chargers
- D.
Milwaukee Chargers
Correct Answer
B. New York Giants -
- 28.
Which of the following is a pro football team?
- A.
Kansas City Chiefs
- B.
Los Angeles Lakers
- C.
Oakland Athletics
- D.
Seattle Mariners
Correct Answer
A. Kansas City Chiefs -
- 29.
Which of the following is a pro football team?
- A.
Houston Jets
- B.
Detroit Jets
- C.
Philadelphia Jets
- D.
New York Jets
Correct Answer
D. New York Jets -
- 30.
Which of the following is a pro football team?
- A.
Buffalo Sabres
- B.
Anaheim Angels
- C.
Los Angeles Clippers
- D.
Miami Dolphins
Correct Answer
D. Miami DolpHins -
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