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What two sports did American Football evolve from?
Soccer and rugby
How many players are on a football team?
11
What do you call an act of carrying, receiving, or gaining possession of the ball across the opponent's goal line?
Touchdown!
How many points does a team receive for scoring a touchdown?
6 points
What do you call a sanction called against a team for a violation of the rules?
Foul
Who is the player that directs a team’s offensive play?
The quarterback
Say three things that are needed for a football uniform.
Helmet, cleats, jersey, gloves, thigh pads, shoulder pads, knee pads
What is a down?
The offense team has to advance the ball 10 yards in 4 tries.
How can a team gain more points after scoring a touchdown?
Kicking field goals, or pass (run) the ball into the end zone
What is the championship game of the NFL football league?
The Superbowl
What does a football game begin with?
A kickoff
What is the job of the offensive team?
To move the ball up the field and score points
