Can You ACE This Basic Football Trivia Quiz?

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Can You ACE This Basic Football Trivia Quiz? - Quiz

Think you can excel the fundamental football trivia quiz? With this quiz, you need to recognize how many downs do you get to make the first down; when blocking, you swing your arms fast into the person your blocking to do what, what is the key to watch for at the snap of the ball, and what does the DB do if they see the hook block. This quiz will pique your interest in football trivia.

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1.

How many downs do you get to make a first down?
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  4
- D.
  
  5
- E.
  
  10
Correct Answer
C. 4

Explanation
In American football, a team gets four downs to make a first down. On each down, the offensive team has the opportunity to advance the ball at least 10 yards towards the opponent's end zone. If they succeed in advancing the ball by 10 yards or more within the four downs, they are awarded a new set of four downs. However, if they fail to do so, possession of the ball is turned over to the opposing team. Therefore, the correct answer is 4.

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2.

How many yards to get a first down?
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  10
- C.
  
  20
- D.
  
  25
- E.
  
  50
Correct Answer
B. 10

Explanation
To get a first down in American football, a team needs to advance the ball 10 yards. This allows the offense to maintain possession and continue their drive towards scoring a touchdown or field goal. Therefore, the correct answer is 10.

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3.

On a kick off the ball can be recovered by either team if it has gone 10 yards.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
In a kick-off, the ball can be recovered by either team if it has traveled a minimum distance of 10 yards. This means that after the ball is kicked, both the kicking team and the receiving team have an equal opportunity to gain possession of the ball if it has crossed the 10-yard mark. Therefore, the statement is true.

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1
4.

On tackling drill, on step 2 we lean forward and extend the arms back.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
In the given statement, it is mentioned that on step 2 of the tackling drill, we lean forward and extend the arms back. However, this statement is incorrect. In a tackling drill, the correct technique is to stay low, keep the head up, and extend the arms forward to wrap the opponent. Leaning forward and extending the arms back would be an incorrect technique and could result in an ineffective tackle. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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5.

When blocking, you swing your arms fast into the person your blocking to do what?
- A.
  
  Make the coach tell you how good you are doing
- B.
  
  So you don't have to run
- C.
  
  To knock them off balance
- D.
  
  You saw in a dream last night that you should do this
- E.
  
  We like fast arms
Correct Answer
C. To knock them off balance

Explanation
When blocking, swinging your arms fast into the person you're blocking helps to knock them off balance. This disrupts their stability and makes it more difficult for them to maintain their position or execute their intended movement. By knocking them off balance, you can gain an advantage in the game or prevent them from advancing towards their goal.

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6.

Linebackers: Your key at the snap of the ball is to watch.
- A.
  
  The quarterback
- B.
  
  The running back
- C.
  
  The guard
- D.
  
  The fullback
- E.
  
  The guard and then the fullback
Correct Answer
E. The guard and then the fullback

Explanation
The correct answer is "the guard and then the fullback." Linebackers are responsible for reading the offensive line and the backfield to anticipate the play. By watching the guard first, linebackers can get a clue about the direction of the play. The guard's movement can indicate whether it will be a run or a pass play. Once the guard's movement is observed, linebackers can then shift their focus to the fullback, who often leads the way for the running back. This allows linebackers to react quickly and make the necessary play.

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Where do the LB's go into coverage when it is a pass play?

Correct Answer
back and flat

Explanation
When it is a pass play, the linebackers typically go into coverage in the back and flat areas of the field. The "back" refers to the deeper part of the field, where the linebackers may drop back to cover receivers running routes towards the middle or deep parts of the field. The "flat" refers to the shorter areas near the sidelines, where the linebackers may cover receivers running routes towards the sidelines or flat routes. This positioning allows the linebackers to defend against both deep and short passes, providing coverage and preventing the offense from gaining yardage.

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8.

LB's that one step back at the snap of the ball.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The given statement is "LB's that one step back at the snap of the ball." The correct answer is False. This implies that linebackers do not take a step back at the snap of the ball. This contradicts the usual technique used by linebackers, who generally take a step forward or laterally at the snap to react quickly to the play. Therefore, the statement is incorrect.

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DB: what is the key to watch for at the snap of the ball?

Correct Answer
TE or player at end of line

Explanation
The key to watch for at the snap of the ball is the tight end (TE) or the player positioned at the end of the line. This is because the TE or the player at the end of the line often plays a crucial role in the offensive or defensive strategy. They can be involved in blocking, running routes, or creating mismatches with the opposing team's defense. By keeping an eye on the TE or the player at the end of the line, one can gain insights into the potential direction of the play or the defensive scheme being employed.

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10.

What does the DB do if they see a hook block?

Correct Answer
run support

Explanation
When the DB (defensive back) sees a hook block, they engage in run support. This means that they abandon their coverage responsibilities and instead focus on stopping the opposing team's running play. The DB will try to disrupt the blocking scheme and tackle the ball carrier to prevent them from gaining yards on the ground. This is an important defensive strategy to counteract the offense's running game and limit their progress.

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11.

DB takes 2 steps back at the snap of the ball?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
In football, the term "DB" refers to a defensive back, who is a player positioned in the secondary defense. When the question states that the DB takes 2 steps back at the snap of the ball, it means that the defensive back initially moves backward after the ball is snapped. This is a common strategy used by defensive backs to gain depth and maintain coverage on receivers. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

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12.

D-line must get chest-to-chest to control the offensive lineman.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement suggests that the defensive line must make chest-to-chest contact with the offensive lineman in order to gain control. However, this is not true. While getting chest-to-chest contact can be one technique used by the defensive line, it is not the only way to control the offensive lineman. There are various techniques and strategies that can be employed by the defensive line to gain control, such as using leverage, hand placement, and footwork. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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13.

Offensive linemen must take a big step with their 1st step to get to the guy they are blocking quickly.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Offensive linemen do not necessarily need to take a big step with their first step to get to the guy they are blocking quickly. The size of the step may vary depending on the specific situation and the technique being used. It is more important for offensive linemen to have proper footwork, agility, and technique to effectively block their opponents. Therefore, the statement is false.

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Can You ACE This Basic Football Trivia Quiz?

How many downs do you get to make a first down?

How many yards to get a first down?

On a kick off the ball can be recovered by either team if it has gone 10 yards.

On tackling drill, on step 2 we lean forward and extend the arms back.

When blocking, you swing your arms fast into the person your blocking to do what?

Linebackers: Your key at the snap of the ball is to watch.

Where do the LB's go into coverage when it is a pass play?

LB's that one step back at the snap of the ball.

DB: what is the key to watch for at the snap of the ball?

What does the DB do if they see a hook block?

DB takes 2 steps back at the snap of the ball?

D-line must get chest-to-chest to control the offensive lineman.

Offensive linemen must take a big step with their 1st step to get to the guy they are blocking quickly.