This Play Football Quiz offers up 10 questions, answers and gamerisms giggles to test your football IQ.
Does it seem like you are lost at times when you hear all the terminology? Are you passionate about the game, but don't know the terms, lingo and jargon?
Take this play football quiz to jump-start your football terminology knowledge and impress your pigskin-pals. Where do you rank?

1) What is a Birdcage to football players?
A. Full facemask, usually worn by linemen.
B. A winning field goal in overtime.
C. The name of a football stadium.

2) A Squib kick in football terms is?
A. A kick that has plenty of hang-time, allowing defenders to get there easier.
B. Term used when the quarterback kicks the ball.
C. Short kick that remains close to the ground in which a return is not possible.

3) What is a Curl in football games?
A. The proper name for the orange cones in the end zone.
B. A route run by receivers that turns back to the quarterback in an arc.
C. Something a lineman does to block the defender.

4) What does the term Flood mean?
A. Play where all football players go to one side of the field.
B. When a penalty flag is thrown for excessive celebration.
C. A special trick play.

5) What do football players mean when they say, Gunner?
A. The player that calls in plays to the field captain.
B. Player who races down the field to tackle the opposing player returning a punt or kickoff.
C. The referee with the timing gun.

Play Football Quiz Questions 6 - 10
6) A Hitch and Go in football games refers to?
A. Route run by a receiver where they fake back to the quarterback and go deep.
B. Something a player does to a coach in time of celebration.
C. A defenses play saved for goal line use.

7) What does the term Necessary Line mean in reference to football games?
A. The term used for the fifty-yard line.
B. Area that the offensive team must travel to receive a first down.
C. The term used for the end zone line.

8) What is a Pump Fake according to football players?
A. A pass fake by a quarterback.
B. When a referee makes an incorrect call.
C. A penalty incurred by the team when there are not enough players on the field.

9) What is a Pooch Kick in reference to football games?
A. When the ball is kicked close to the ground
B. A halftime kick involving a chosen fan.
C. A short, high kick.

10) What is a Buttonhook in reference to football players?
A. Route run by a receiver who runs down the field and abruptly turns back toward the quarterback.
B. The required way a player has to wear their helmet.
C. Another term for a touchdown.

Play Football Quiz Answers. Did you score a TD?
1) A. Birdcage: full facemask, usually worn by linemen.

2) C. Squib kick: short kick that remains close to the ground in which a return is not possible.

3) B. Curl: a route run by receivers that turns back to the quarterback in an arc.

4) A. Flood: play where all football players go to one side of the field.

5) B. Gunner: player who races down the field to tackle the opposing player returning a punt or kickoff.

Play Football Quiz Answers 6 - 10
6) A. Hitch and Go: route run by a receiver where they fake back to the quarterback and go deep.

7) B. Necessary Line: area that the offensive team must travel to receive a first down.

8) A. Pump Fake: a pass fake by a quarterback.

9) C. Pooch Kick: a short, high kick.

10) A. Buttonhook: route run by a receiver who runs down the field and abruptly turns back toward the quarterback.

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