Football Rules

Front

What is a run or a rush?

Back

An action taken by the offense that means to advance the ball by running with it

Front

What is it called when one team successfully carries the ball through their end zone to score 6 points? 

Back

touch down

Front

Name the position where the player is in charge catching a pass 

Back

receiver

Front

How many points is a safety worth? Options: 2, 3, 6, 7

Back

2

Front

How many points are a field goal worth? Options: 2, 3, 6, 7

Back

3

Front

How many players per team can be on the field at one time? Options: 8, 11, 16, 20

Back

11

Front

What is the area at the end of a football field between the goal line and the end line?

Back

end zone

Front

What is a pass?

Back

A player throwing the football towards the opponent's goal line.

Front

What is a tackle?

Back

A statistic recorded when a defensive player makes contact with an offensive player, forcing him to go to the ground.

Front

What is a penalty?

Back

A sanction called against a team for a violation of the rules, called a foul.  Some common examples are false start and holding.  Officials signal penalties by tossing a bright yellow colored flag onto the field toward or at the spot of a foul.