FOOTBALL CHALLENGE

  1. The Quarterback can:
    1. Line up next to the guard.
    2. Guard the wide receivers.
    3. Handoff, run or pass.
    4. Be the nickel back.


  2. An example of a passing formation is:
    1. the wishbone.
    2. three wide receivers.
    3. two tight ends.
    4. 4 - 3.


  3. The main responsibility of offensive tackles is:
    1. to catch passes.
    2. run the ball.
    3. block for the runners.
    4. tackle the ball carrier.


  4. A Safety helps prevent:
    1. fumbles.
    2. defenses from playing too safe.
    3. Big plays by the offense.
    4. Linebackers from making tackles.


  5. After a team scores a touchdown they:
    1. watch the game.
    2. line up for an extra point attempt.
    3. punt.
    4. kick a field goal.


  6. The offense punts when:
    1. they feel like it.
    2. cannot move the ball and its fourth down.
    3. they complete a pass.
    4. to try and get three points.


  7. The nose guard:
    1. has a big nose.
    2. helps the cornerbacks in pass coverage.
    3. plays in the middle and helps against the run.
    4. is a good blocker.


  8. The nickel back is:
    1. an extra player to run the ball.
    2. an extra player to help on punts.
    3. paid five cents for each tackle.
    4. an extra defensive back.


  9. A defense may use this formation to stop the run.:
    1. 5 - 2.
    2. Two tight ends.
    3. Nickel.
    4. Pro set.


  10. Holding is:
    1. a legal way to block.
    2. a way to tackle a runner.
    3. carrying the ball.
    4. a ten yard penalty.


  11. A wide receiver is mainly use to:
    1. block.
    2. tackle.
    3. defend cornerbacks.
    4. catch passes.


  12. An interception is:
    1. a penalty on the defense.
    2. when a defensive player catches a pass.
    3. a pass to the running back.
    4. when a defensive lineman tackles the quarterback.

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