P.E. Football Words for Tuesdayś Exam

Audible

Verbal commands shouted by the quarterback to his teammates at the line of scrimmage to change a play on short notice

Backfield

the area behind the line of scrimmage

Backs

The running backs; the halfback and the fullback

Ball Carrier

Any player who has possession of the ball

Blltz

A play where the defensive team sends players rushing towards the line of scrimmage as soon as the ball is snapped to try to sack the qb

Blocking

The act of preventing a defensive player from getting the ball carrier; blockers use their arms and bodies buy may not hold an opponenet