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Football Jargon Trivia Quiz

A quiz containing football terms. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by DarlaP. Estimated time: 2 mins.

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
1913

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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

Dead Zone

End Zone

Red Zone

Ozone

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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

Fumble

Rumble

Tumble

Humble

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Question 3 of 10

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

Overture

Runover

Turnover

Overturn

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Question 4 of 10

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

Field Goal

Count

Extra Points

Doesn't Exist

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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

Reception

Deception

Inception

Interception

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Question 6 of 10

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

Tackle

Sack

Foul

Fumble

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Question 7 of 10

7. A touchdown is worth how many points? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. A kickoff is also known as what? Hint

Free Kick

Field Goal Attempt

Punt

Snap

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Question 9 of 10

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

Courting

Carry

Yardage

Completion

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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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