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 .