Question

Match the player positions with their jobs on the field.

Answer 1

Answer:

1) Linebacker : Defends against the pass and push forward to stop the run or tackle the quarterback

2) cornerbacks and safties : Battles with the offensive line to try to stop a play or sack the quarterback

3) wide receivers : Catch the balls thrown by the quarterback

4) running backs : Take a handoff from the quarterback and run with the ball

5) guards and tackles : Defend against the pass from the quarterback to the wide receiver and also help stop the run

6) tight ends : Snaps the ball to the quarterback and blocks the defense

7) Center : Keeps the defense from trying to get the quarterback or running back

8) defensive line : Block the defense and will also catch passes

9) quarterback : Pass or hands off the ball

Answer 2

Answer: 1. Linebacker - G) Defends against the pass and push forward to stop the run or tackle the quarterback

2. Cornerback and safeties - B) Defend against the pass from the quarterback to the wide receiver and also help stop the run

3. Wide receivers - E) Catch the balls thrown by the quarterback

4. Running back - A) Take a handoff from the quarterback and run with the ball

5. Guards and tackles - D) Keeps the defence from trying to get the quarterback or running back

6. Tight ends - F) Block the defence and will also catch passes

7. Center - C) Snaps the ball to the quarterback and blocks the defence

8. Defensive line - H) Battles with the offensive line to try to stop a play or sack the quarterback

9. Quarterback - I) Pass or hands off the ball

Explanation: 1. Linebacker is a playing position in gridiron football. They are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards (4 m) behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen, and therefore "back up the line".

2. Cornerback and safety are a member of the defensive backfield in gridiron football. The safeties are defensive backs who line up from ten to fifteen yards from the line of scrimmage

3. Wide receiver is an offensive position in gridiron football. They are split out wide (near the sidelines), farthest away from the rest of the team. They are among the fastest players on the field.

4. Running backs are a member of the offensive backfield in gridiron football. They are either full-back, half-back or wing-back.

5. Guards and tackles- a guard is a player who lines up between the centre and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage.

6. Tight ends are often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver.

7. Center is the innermost lineman of the offensive line on a football team's offence.

8. The defensive line is a lineman in the opposing team.

9. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line. In modern American football, the quarterback is usually considered