In different professions and sports, the people involved in that activity often speak a language that outsiders cannot understand. That is especially true in the game of football. There is so much confusing terminology for any newbie to understand, but if you're taking this quiz, you like football and know a lot about it....right? Well, let's find out!
What is it called when the quarterback, instead of staying in the pocket, runs around looking for someone to throw to?
What term describes a situation where an offence uses 5 wide receivers at once?
In Cover 2, which defenders play zone coverage?
What is man-to-man coverage often called?
What is it called if a defensive back tries to briefly hit a wide receiver immediately after a play begins?
Which of the following terms describes an offensive play that is designed to initially look like a pass but it's really a run play?
Collectively, what is the term that describes all of the safeties and cornerbacks on the field at once?
What is it called when the quarterback changes the play that was called in the huddle at the line of scrimmage?
In Cover 3, which statement is true?
What term describes a situation when the quarterback lines up about 5 yards behind the center?
In a 4-3 defence, what is true?
What is another name for an 'end around' play?
What is it called if a defence has 6 defensive backs on the field at once?
What is the defensive area between both offensive tackles called?
What is it called when a RB or TE blocks quickly blocks a defender before then releasing into a pass route?
In Cover 1, which defender plays zone coverage?
What type of technique is used to help a wide receiver to avoid being jammed at the line of scrimmage by a defensive back?
What term describes a situation when a punt returner is allowed to catch a punt without getting hit?
What is it called if a defence has 5 defensive backs on the field at once?
In a 3-4 defence, what is true?
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What term describes an offensive formation that has 3 receivers lined up on the same side of the field?
What is it called when a passing play is at first initially/briefly designed to look like a run?
What is it called when linebackers or defensive backs rush the quarterback?
What term describes a pass route that is essentially the same thing as a 'fly' pattern?
