The quarterback throws the ball into the air. It is caught by a defensive player. What is this called?
Interception
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The defense tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. What is this called?
sack
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Which one is better for the offense..."2nd and 8" or "2nd and 3"?
2nd and 3
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Which one is better for the defense..."3rd and 1" or "3rd and 6"?
3rd and 6
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How many points is a safety worth?
2
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How many points is a touchdown worth?
6
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How many points is a field goal worth?
3
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How many downs (chances) does the offense get to move the ball in each series?
4
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What is the main goal of the defense?
to stop the offense from scoring
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What is the main goal of the offense?
to score points
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The wide receiver catches the ball. He runs a few yards and then the defensive player hits the ball out of his hand. What is this called?
a fumble
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How long is a football field?
100 yards
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To whom does the center snap the ball?
The quarterback
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The quarterback hands the ball to running back. The defensive player tackles the running back behind the line of scrimmage. Is this good or bad for the defense?
good
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When watching football on tv you will see a yellow line on the ground. What does this yellow line mean?
This is the line that they have to reach in order to get a first down.
