PE Football Flashcards

What two sports combined to create American-style football?

Soccer and rugby.

Who is known as the 'father of American football'?

Walter Camp.

What significant changes did Walter Camp introduce to football in 1880?

Introduced the quarterback, changed the number of players from 15 to 11, added a system of downs, and regulated scoring.

How many yards must a team advance to achieve a first down?

10 yards.

What is the length and width of a traditional football field?

100 yards long and 160 feet wide.

What is the purpose of a coin toss at the beginning of a football game?

To determine which team has the choice of receiving the ball or starting the game with a kick-off.

What is a touchdown worth in points?

6 points.

What happens if a team fails to gain 10 yards by the fourth down?

They can punt the ball, attempt a field goal, or try to advance the ball again.

What is a punt in football?

Dropping the ball and kicking it before it touches the ground.

How long does a professional or college football game last?

60 minutes, divided into four 15-minute quarters.

What are the four reasons the clock may be stopped during a game?

Incomplete pass, runner goes out of bounds, penalty, or score is made.

What is the penalty for delaying the game in football?

A five-yard penalty.

What type of penalties are typically given for illegally holding a player?

Ten-yard penalties.

What are some examples of serious offenses that result in a fifteen-yard penalty?

Blocking from behind, butting another player with a helmet, and tackling the passer after the ball has been thrown.

What is the width between the goalposts in professional football?

18 feet 6 inches.

What scoring method is worth 1 point after a touchdown?

Extra Point.

What scoring method is worth 2 points?

Safety.

What scoring method is worth 3 points?

Field Goal.

What is the end zone in football?

An area that extends ten yards past each goal line where scoring occurs.

What happens after the second quarter of a football game?

There is usually a 20-minute break.

What is the gridiron appearance of a football field?

The field is marked horizontally every 10 yards.