Rules and Game Basics

What is the maximum number of players allowed on the field for one team during a play?

10

11

12

What is the penalty for a false start?

5 yards

10 yards

15 yards

What happens if the quarterback throws the ball and no one catches it?

Incomplete pass

Fumble

Turnover

What is intentional grounding?

Throwing the ball to the ground to stop the clock

Throwing the ball without a receiver nearby to avoid a sack

A legal way to spike the ball

Position and Roles

What is the primary responsibility of a linebacker?

Protect the quarterback

Cover receivers and stop the run

Punt the ball

What is the main role of the safety on defense?

To rush the quarterback

To defend against deep passes and provide support in coverage

To block on special teams

Who is eligible to catch a pass in football?

Any player

Only offensive players lined up as eligible receivers

Only players behind the line of scrimmage

Strategies and Techniques

What does the term “zone coverage” mean in football?

Defenders cover specific areas of the field

Defenders cover specific players

Defenders blitz the quarterback

What is the purpose of a “play-action pass”?

To trick the defense into thinking it’s a running play

To stop the clock after a completed pass

To gain short yardage

What should an offensive lineman focus on during pass protection?

Pushing defenders forward

Keeping the defender between them and the quarterback

Moving out of the way to avoid penalties