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Pro Football Rules & Lingo

Sports fans & friends · Medium · 15-20 min

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This board helps players review Pro Football Rules & Lingo through a Jeopardy-style game format on Kleveroo. It includes categories such as Penalties, Positions, Game Terms, Play Calls, Ref Signals. It is useful for classroom review, team trivia, family game night, test prep, and group play.

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  • Penalties

    This penalty is called when a player grabs an opponent's face mask.

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    Face mask

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  • Positions

    This offensive player throws most passes.

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    Quarterback

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  • Game Terms

    This is worth six points in football.

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    Touchdown

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  • Play Calls

    This play gives the ball to a running back instead of passing.

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    Run play

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  • Ref Signals

    This signal uses both arms raised straight up after a score.

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    Touchdown

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Penalties

$100 — This penalty is called when a player grabs an opponent's face mask.
Face mask
$200 — This penalty is called when the offense starts before the snap.
False start
$300 — This penalty is called when a defender crosses the line and contacts an offensive player before the snap.
Encroachment
$400 — This penalty is called when a defender interferes with an eligible receiver before the ball arrives.
Pass interference
$500 — This penalty is called when a blocker grabs and restricts an opponent illegally.
Holding

Positions

$100 — This offensive player throws most passes.
Quarterback
$200 — This player snaps the ball to begin most plays.
Center
$300 — This defensive player often rushes from the edge of the line.
Defensive end
$400 — This defensive back usually covers wide receivers.
Cornerback
$500 — This hybrid defender often lines up behind the line and tackles runners.
Linebacker

Game Terms

$100 — This is worth six points in football.
Touchdown
$200 — This is the kick attempted after many touchdowns for one point.
Extra point
$300 — This is a turnover made by catching the opponent's pass.
Interception
$400 — This is when the defense tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.
Sack
$500 — This is a kick used to give the ball away on fourth down.
Punt

Play Calls

$100 — This play gives the ball to a running back instead of passing.
Run play
$200 — This pass is thrown quickly to a receiver near the line of scrimmage.
Screen pass
$300 — This short-yardage play has the quarterback push forward behind blockers.
Quarterback sneak
$400 — This deceptive play fakes a run before the quarterback throws.
Play action
$500 — This defensive rush sends extra defenders after the quarterback.
Blitz

Ref Signals

$100 — This signal uses both arms raised straight up after a score.
Touchdown
$200 — This penalty signal uses hands grabbing the wrist area.
Holding
$300 — This call is signaled by crossing arms above the head.
Touchback
$400 — This penalty signal uses one arm making a throwing motion behind the head.
Intentional grounding
$500 — This call is signaled when the referee points toward the defensive team's end zone after a turnover.
Change of possession

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