8 Questions
A Cornerback is a type of Defensive Lineman.
False
A Quarterback is a type of Running Back.
False
A Defensive Tackle lines up outside and defends against passes.
False
A Tight End blocks for the quarterback and sometimes catches passes.
True
A Middle Linebacker is a type of Defensive Back.
False
An Outside Linebacker only stops running plays.
False
A Fullback is a type of Wide Receiver.
False
A Safety provides deep coverage and supports the Cornerback.
True
Study Notes
Positions in Football
Defensive Positions
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Defensive Linemen:
- Tackle (DT): Lines up inside, rushes quarterback, and stops running plays
- End (DE): Lines up outside, rushes quarterback, and defends against passes
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Linebackers:
- Middle Linebacker (MLB): Stops running plays, covers tight ends, and rushes quarterback
- Outside Linebacker (OLB): Rushes quarterback, covers wide receivers, and stops running plays
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Defensive Backs:
- Cornerback (CB): Covers wide receivers, defends against passes, and supports run defense
- Safety (S): Provides deep coverage, supports cornerback, and stops running plays
Offensive Positions
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Quarterback:
- Leads the offense, calls plays, and throws passes
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Running Backs:
- Halfback (HB): Runs with the ball, catches passes, and blocks for quarterback
- Fullback (FB): Blocks for quarterback and halfback, and sometimes carries the ball
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Wide Receivers:
- X-Receiver: Lines up outside, runs routes, and catches passes
- Y-Receiver: Lines up inside, runs routes, and catches passes
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Tight End:
- Blocks for quarterback and running back, and sometimes catches passes
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Offensive Linemen:
- Tackle (OT): Blocks for quarterback and running back
- Guard (OG): Blocks for quarterback and running back
- Center (C): Snaps the ball to quarterback and blocks for running back
Defensive Positions
- Defensive linemen are responsible for rushing the quarterback and stopping running plays
- Defensive tackles (DT) line up inside and focus on rushing the quarterback and stopping runs
- Defensive ends (DE) line up outside and focus on rushing the quarterback and defending against passes
- Middle linebackers (MLB) stop running plays, cover tight ends, and rush the quarterback
- Outside linebackers (OLB) rush the quarterback, cover wide receivers, and stop running plays
- Cornerbacks (CB) cover wide receivers, defend against passes, and support run defense
- Safeties (S) provide deep coverage, support cornerbacks, and stop running plays
Offensive Positions
- Quarterbacks lead the offense, call plays, and throw passes
- Halfbacks (HB) run with the ball, catch passes, and block for the quarterback
- Fullbacks (FB) block for the quarterback and halfback, and sometimes carry the ball
- X-receivers line up outside, run routes, and catch passes
- Y-receivers line up inside, run routes, and catch passes
- Tight ends block for the quarterback and running back, and sometimes catch passes
- Offensive tackles (OT) block for the quarterback and running back
- Offensive guards (OG) block for the quarterback and running back
- Centers (C) snap the ball to the quarterback and block for the running back
Learn about the different defensive positions in football, including defensive linemen, linebackers, and defensive backs. Understand their roles and responsibilities in the game.
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