First Semester Final Study Guide Flashcards
In flag football, how many points is a touchdown worth?
6 points
In flag football, how many points is a conversion worth?
2 points
In flag football, how many points is a safety worth?
2 points
In flag football, what is the penalty for off sides (offense)?
5 yards and loss of down
In flag football, what is the penalty for off sides (defense)?
5 yards
In flag football, what is the penalty for off sides (kicking team)?
5 yards
In flag football, what is the penalty for off sides (receiving team)?
5 yards
In flag football, what is the penalty for stiff arm?
10 yards (at point of foul)
In flag football, what is the penalty for pass interference?
10 yards
In flag football, what is the penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct?
15 yards
In flag football, what is the penalty for unnecessary roughness?
15 yards
In flag football, what happens when the second penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct or unnecessary roughness is given?
Kicked out of game
In flag football, where is conversion from?
Five yard line
In flag football, how far does the offense have to go to get a first down?
Ten yards
In flag football, what happens any time a live ball is touched and then hits the ground?
It is a dead ball.
In flag football, how many blitzs does defense get per four downs?
One
In flag football, what happens when the defense has free blitz?
The coach will count out loud to five
In flag football, where does a forward pass have to be made?
Behind the line of scrimmage
In flag football, when are forward laterals allowed?
Behind the line of scrimmage
In flag football, blocking is allowed but only in a __________.
Safe manner
In flag football, what happens if blocking is considered unsafe?
Unnecessary roughness penalty
In flag football, what happens if the defense does not blitz or cross the line of scrimmage?
The offense cannot run the ball unless the offense hands the ball off.
In flag football, define “down”.
When the ball becomes dead.
In flag football, the ball becomes dead when:
- The ball carrier’s flag becomes detached
- When any part of the ball carriers body other than the hands and feet touches the ground.
- An incomplete pass.
- A fumble.
- When the ball goes out of bounds.
In flag football, define “defense”.
The team that does not have possession of the ball and is trying to stop the offensive team from scoring.
In flag football, define “end zone”.
The area between the goal line and the end line where the touchdowns occur.
In flag football, define “first down”.
The first out of four attempts to move the football forward into the end zone or to the center line.
In flag football, define “fumble”.
The call carrier drops the ball while in their possession. Fumbles become dead balls and cannot be advanced.
In flag football, define “interception”.
When the defense catches a ball that was meant to be caught by the offensive team.
In flag football, define “offense”.
The team that has possession of the ball.
In flag football, define “offside”.
Movement across the line of scrimmage before the football is snapped.
In flag football, define “safety”.
Removing the flag of the other team behind their own goal line with the ball.
In flag football, define “tackle”.
When a person pulls the flag from the player with the ball.
In flag football, define “touchdown”.
An offensive player having possession of the football in the opponent’s end zone.
In flag football, what are the positions on offense?
Halfback, quarterback, center, guard, tackle, tight ends and wide receiver.
In flag football, what are the positions on defense?
Nose guard, defensive tackle, defensive end, linebacker, cornerback, strong safety, and free safety.
Basketball is a game played by ___ teams of ____ players each.
Two, five
In basketball, the purpose of each team is to do what?
Get the ball into its own basket and prevent the other team from securing possession of the ball or scoring.
Who invented basketball?
Dr. James Naismith
In basketball, how many points do you get for a three point field goal?
Three points
In basketball, how many points do you get for a two point field goal?
Two points
In basketball, how many points do you get for a free throw?
One point
In basketball, how is the winner determined?
Greatest number of points
How long is a college basketball game?
Two twenty minute halves
How long is a high school basketball game?
Four eight minute quarters
In basketball, define “air ball”.
A shot that completely misses the rim and the backboard.
In basketball, define “assist”.
Passing the ball to a teammate who immediately scores a basket after receiving a pass. The teammate that receives the pass may take one dribble before shooting.
In basketball, define “backcourt”.
The half of the court a team is defending. The opposite of the frontcourt.
In basketball, define “bank shot”.
A shot that hits the backboard before hitting the rim or going through the net.
In basketball, define “baseline”
The line that marks the playing boundary at each end of the court. Also called the “end line”.
In basketball, define “block”.
- A violation in which a defender steps in front of a dribbler but is still moving when they collide.
- To tip or deflect a shooter’s shot, altering its flight so the shot misses.
- The small painted square on the floor next to the basket just outside the lane.
In basketball, define “defense”.
Team trying to stop the other team from scoring.
In basketball, define “fast break”.
Dribbling or passing the ball towards your basket before the defense can set up.
In basketball, define “flagrant foul”.
A foul that concerns serious unsportsmanlike personal contact with an opponent on the court.
In basketball, define “front court”.
The half of the court (divided by the center line) that contains the offensive team’s basket; the offensive half of the court.
In basketball, define “intentional foul”.
When a player makes physical contact with another player with no reasonable effort to steal the ball. It is a judgement call for the officials.
In basketball, define “offense”.
Team trying to score.
In basketball, define “offensive foul”.
A rule violation committed by a member of the team playing offense.
In basketball, define “personal foul”.
Any type of illegal physical contact.
In basketball, define “personal foul penalties”.
If a player is shooting while being a fouled, then he gets two free throws if his shot doesn’t go in, but only one free throw if his shot does go in.
In basketball, define “technical foul”.
A foul most commonly associated with unsportsmanlike non-contact behavior. However, some procedural violations are also technical fouls. The term is frequently abbreviated to simple “tech”.
In basketball, define “three-point field goal”.
A shot attempted anywhere from behind the three-point line of the defending team that, if successful, is worth three points.
In basketball, define “turnover”.
When a player from one team gives possession to a member of another team by losing the ball. This can result from getting stolen, making mistakes such as stepping out or throwing the ball out of bounds, committing a violation (such as traveling) or committing and offensive foul.
In basketball, define “center”.
Generally your tallest players. They generally are positioned near the basket.
In basketball, define “forward”.
Your next tallest players after center players. While a forward may be called upon to play under the hoop, they may also be required to operate in the wings and corner areas.
In basketball, define “guard”.
These are potentially your shortest players and they should be really good at dribbling fast, seeing the court, and passing. It is their job to bring the ball down the court and set up offensive players.
In basketball, what positions are there?
Center, forward, guard, point guard, small forward, power forward.
In basketball, define “boxing out”.
A player’s position between an opposing player and the basket to obtain a better rebounding position.
In basketball, define “dribbling”.
Bouncing the ball with one hand and using your fingertips instead of your palm so that it rebounds back to yourself (the only legal way to move with the ball).
In basketball, define “passing”.
Moving the ball by throwing, bouncing, handing, or rolling it to another player.
In basketball, define a “bounce pass”.
A pass that bounces once before reaching the receiver.
In basketball, define a “baseball pass”.
A one-handed pass thrown like a baseball.
In basketball, define a “chest pass”.
A pass that is passed from the person’s chest to the teammate.
In basketball, define “lay up”.
A field goal attempt made by below, laying the ball up near the basket, and using one hand to tip the ball over the rim and into the basket (lay in) or to bank it off the backboard and into the basket (layup).
In basketball, define “rebounding”.
The recovering of a shot that bounces off the backboard or the rim.
In basketball, define “free throw”.
An unopposed attempt to score a basket, worth one point, from the free throw line. Generally, two attempts are awarded when the player is fouled in the act of shooting (three attempts are awarded in the case of three point shot), fouled flagrantly, or when the opposing team fouls while over the foul limit.
In basketball, define “blocking”.
Impeding the progress of an opponent by extending one or both arms horizontally or getting in the path of a moving player.
In basketball, define “charging”.
Running into a stationary player while you are moving with the ball.
In basketball, define “hacking”.
The player hits the arm or hand of the person holding the ball.
In basketball, define “holding”.
The player holds the person with or without the ball.
In basketball, define “traveling”.
A violation that occurs when a player holding the ball illegally moves one or both of his feet without dribbling.
In basketball, define “three seconds”.
An offensive player remains in the key (free throw lane - the area under the basket) for more than three seconds.
In basketball, define “double dribble”.
A player dribbles the ball with both hands at the same time or they stop and then start dribbling again.
In basketball, If the player makes the basket whether from ___ point range or __ point range, the basket will count and the player will be given one free throw.
Three, two
In basketball, If the player misses the basket, the player will be given ___ free throws.
Two
In basketball, if the player misses the basket and the shot was a ___ pointer, the player will be given ___ free throws.
Three, three
What are the rules for players in soccer?
Five forwards, two fullbacks, three halfbacks, one goalie
Soccer is played by ___ teams of ___ players each.
Two, eleven
In soccer, the game begins with a ___ that is awarded to ___ team.
kick-off, one
In soccer, each goal scored is worth ___ point.
One
In soccer, the ___ is the only player on the field that can touch the ball and must be in their own ___ box.
Goalie, goalie
In soccer, define “goal kick”.
Warded when the ball goes out of bounds over the end line and is last touched by the offense.
In soccer, define “offsides”.
When an offensive player without the ball is ahead of the ball and less than two defensive players are between them and the goal.
In soccer, define “throw-in”.
Awarded when the ball goes out of bounds and over the sideline.
In soccer, define “corner-kick”.
Awarded when the ball goes out of bounds over the end line and is last touched by the defense.
In soccer, define “offense”.
Team with possession of the ball.
In soccer, define “defense”.
Team trying to gain possession of the ball while at the same time defending their own goal.
In soccer, define “free kick”.
A kick awarded for an infraction of the rules by the opposing team.
In soccer, define “dribbling”.
A succession of forward kicks in which the player keeps the ball under control.
In soccer, define “hands”.
Contacting the ball with their hands or arms.
In soccer, define “holding”.
Impeding the progress of a player by placing the hand or extended arm in contact with the player.
In soccer, define “passing”.
Advancing the ball from one player to another by means of a kick.
In soccer, define “unnecessary roughness”.
Any act that might cause injury to an opponent.
