SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW FOOTBALL
Across
- 2. A quarterback changes the original play at the line of scrimmage after seeing the defense. What is this called?
- 5. A fake handoff designed to make the defense expect a running play before the quarterback attempts a pass
- 7. A pass thrown sideways or backward that can legally occur beyond the line of scrimmage
- 8. The protected area formed around the quarterback by his offensive linemen
- 9. When a quarterback escapes the pocket and runs after the original passing play breaks down
- 10. The area between the opponent's 20-yard line and goal line
- 12. A short kickoff deliberately designed to give the kicking team a chance to recover the ball
- 13. An interception returned by the defense for a touchdown
- 15. A defensive package that normally uses five defensive backs
Down
- 1. A long desperation pass usually attempted near the end of a half or game
- 3. An offensive formation where the quarterback lines up several yards behind the center to receive the snap
- 4. When the ball becomes dead behind a team's own goal line under certain kicking or possession situations and play is brought out to a designated yard line
- 6. A defensive strategy where extra defenders rush the quarterback instead of staying back in coverage
- 11. This penalty occurs when a defensive player illegally crosses the line of scrimmage and makes contact before the snap
- 14. A defensive package that normally uses six defensive backs