Football Lesson
Name ___________________________
Period ___________________________
FIELD DIAGRAM
2.
1.
Side Line
3. Linebackers
End Zone
Date ____________________________
4. Defensive Lineman
5. Receiver
6.
13.
Quarterback
End Line
7. Running Back
12.
8.
Goal Line
Offensive Lineman
11. 50 Yard Line
10. Defensive Back
9. Line of Scrimmage
Football Lesson
Rules:
14. A team consists of ________
players.
8
15. The offensive team (team with the ball) usually has 3 linemen, 2 receivers, 2
running backs and a ______________.
quarterback
16. The defensive team (team without the ball) usually has 3 linemen, 2 corner backs,
2 linebackers and a ______________.
safety
kick _____
0ff from the kicking team’s 20 yard line.
17. The game begins with a ______
18. The spot on the field where the ball carriers flag is pulled will determine the
scrimmage for the following play.
line of ______________
Football Lesson
Rules:
downs to advance the ball forward.
19. The offensive team will have four __________
pass
20. Every play may be a sweep, hand off or a ________.
dead ball at the spot
21. Any exchange of the ball that is dropped is an automatic ________
the ball hits the ground.
receivers
22. All eight players are eligible ___________including
the center.
5 seconds (alligators) or
23. The defensive team may rush the ball carrier after _____
when the quarterback has made a clear exchange of the ball.
Football Lesson
Rules:
24. The defensive team will be allowed to ________
blitz once every four downs.
Punting is allowed on fourth down only.
25. __________
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26. A touchdown is scored when the ball has crossed the goal line and is worth ____
points.
1 point if done running, or _____
2
27. A PAT (Point after Touchdown) is worth ______
points if done passing.
Football Lesson
Skills:
23.
Passing
1
Hand Grip-two fingers on laces & index & middle finger close to point.
2
Cradle ball with two hands & hold under the chin.
3
Feet shoulder width, non-dominant foot forward, body stance at 45.
4
Cock your throwing arm back with elbow bent, ball just past ear.
5
Step forward, snap arm forward & follow through with thumb down.
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Football Lesson
Skills:
24.
Catching
1
Stand with feet shoulder width apart and knees slightly bent.
2
Raise your arms, elbows slightly bent and in front of your chest.
3
Bring your hands together, forming the shape of an “Ace of Spades”.
4
Catch the nose of the ball w/in the shape, pretending to catch an egg.
5
Bring your arms in and cradle the ball .
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Football Lesson
Skills:
25.
Punting
1
Hold the ball in front of you , two hands & with the laces pointing up.
2
Dominant hand under the football, other hand towards the back of ball.
3
Take two steps forward, beginning with your kicking foot.
4
On last step, remove non-dominant hand, extend leg, point the toe.
5
Drop ball toward your kicking foot, & kick ball with top of foot.
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Football Lesson
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