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Quiz about Football Jargon
Quiz about Football Jargon

Football Jargon Trivia Quiz


A quiz containing football terms. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by DarlaP. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
DarlaP
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
224,558
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1879
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is a 10-yard long area of the field where a touchdown may be scored? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. While running with the ball, a player is tackled or loses control of the ball which results in a what? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. If the defense somehow gets the ball from the offense, this is known as a what? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. A kick worth 3 points is known as what? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. A pass caught by a defensive player which in turn ends the offense's possesion of the ball is called what? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What occurs when a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. A touchdown is worth how many points? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. A kickoff is also known as what? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The act of running with the ball which results in rushing attempts is known as a what? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. To obtain a first down, the offense must gain at least how many yards? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is a 10-yard long area of the field where a touchdown may be scored?

Answer: End Zone

If a player is tackled here, the other team gets a safety.
2. While running with the ball, a player is tackled or loses control of the ball which results in a what?

Answer: Fumble

Either offense or defense can recover a fumble.
3. If the defense somehow gets the ball from the offense, this is known as a what?

Answer: Turnover

Turnover occurs via fumble or interception.
4. A kick worth 3 points is known as what?

Answer: Field Goal

A field goal can be attempted anywhere but usually within 40 yards of the goal post.
5. A pass caught by a defensive player which in turn ends the offense's possesion of the ball is called what?

Answer: Interception

Basically, the defense steals the ball.
6. What occurs when a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage?

Answer: Sack

A sack results in loss of yardage.
7. A touchdown is worth how many points?

Answer: 6

A player must have complete control of the ball in order to score a touchdown.
8. A kickoff is also known as what?

Answer: Free Kick

Kickoff occurs at the start of the first and third quarters.
9. The act of running with the ball which results in rushing attempts is known as a what?

Answer: Carry

A player's rushing stats are known as carries.
10. To obtain a first down, the offense must gain at least how many yards?

Answer: 10

To obtain another first down, the team must continue to gain 10-yards or more(in four downs).
Source: Author DarlaP

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