Football rules and positions

The area of the field where a touchdown is scored.

• back field

• goal

• end zone

• back stop

How many downs does a team need to make to get a first down?

• 1

• 4

• 3

• 2

When a player crosses the line of scrimmage can they throw a forward pass?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

How many points is a touch down worth?

• 6

• 7

• 1

• 8

What is the name of the player who is the leader of the offense. This person can pass, throw or run the ball.

What is the name of the player that catches passes thrown by the quarterback?

What is the name of the player that runs or rushes the ball?

If the player is running with the ball and drops it. It is a?

• interception

• drop

• fumble

• rumble

What is it called when a defensive player catches the ball intended for the offensive player?

• completed pass

• reception

• catch

• interception

A field goal is worth how many points?