Football Study Guide (Football Test Next Thursday)

Positions on the Field (Label the Offensive & Defensive positions on the field)

(Offense)

Football (Line of Scrimmage)

(Defense)

Describe what each position does on the field.

Quarterback ____In charge of calling and coordinating the offense______

Receiver _Runs passing patterns & catches passes, can also run the ball or block

Running Back ___Runs the football, blocks for backs or runs short passing patterns_

Center __Snaps the ball to the quarterback and blocks

Defensive Line ___Rushes the quarterback and stops the run

Defensive Back _____Covers the receivers

Line Backer ___Backs up the D-Line, rushes the quarterback & stops the run

Safety ____Last player in the defense, there to “back-up” the defense

List 3 tips for throwing a football

1. ____ Throw with opposition, &

2. _____ hold the ball by the laces

3. ______follow through to your target

List 3 offensive strategies used when playing football.

1. _____Use Pre-planned plays

2. _____Don’t stop moving

3. ______Juking, misdirection

List 3 defensive strategies used when playing football.

1. _____Zone Defense

2. ____Man to Man Coverage

3. _____Follow the receivers hips

Football Vocabulary

Line of Scrimmage The imaginary line from the football that divides the offense and defense.

Rush ____When the defensive puts pressure on the quarterback

Fumble __When a player with possession drops the football

Interception ____ When a defensive player catches an offensive pass.

Snap ___When the center passes the ball through the legs to the quarterback

Pattern ____The predetermined path the receiver runs

End Zone The area that a player has to possess the ball in to score a touchdown

Juke ____Misdirection, Faking out your opponent

Huddle _____ Where the team meets prior to a play to discuss what to do. Sack __Tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage