Football Basics

Front

What is a first down?

Back

A first down is every 10 yards.

Front

How long is a football field?

Back

The length of the football field is 100 yards.

Front

What is a touchdown?

Back

A touchdown is when an offensive player catches the ball in their endzone.

Front

What is an interception?

Back

An interception is when the defensive player catches the football from the offense.

Front

How should the laces be positioned when punting the ball?

Back

When punting the ball, the laces should face up.

Front

What is the line of scrimmage?

Back

The line of scrimmage is an imaginary line where the ball is placed at the end of the play.

Front

How many downs does the offense have to score before the defense gains possession?

Back

The offense has four downs to score before the defense gains possession.