Mastering the Gridiron: American Football Strategy Quiz

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Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategy_of_American_football

https://operations.nfl.com/learn-the-game/nfl-basics/formations-101/

https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/introduction-to-american-football-strategies/

https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/improve-cyber-strategy-by-learning-nfl-defensive-tactics.html

Do you have what it takes to outsmart the competition on the football field? This quiz will test your knowledge of American Football strategies, formations, play-calling, and game theory. Dive deep into the tactics that make or break a winning team!

1. Which offensive formation places the quarterback directly behind the center?

Under center

Wildcat

Shotgun

Wishbone

2. What is a 'blitz' in defensive strategy?

Deep zone coverage

Double-teaming linemen

Covering all receivers

Rushing the QB with extra players

3. In the West Coast offense, what is emphasized?

Heavy use of tight ends

Short, quick passes

Deep vertical passes

Power running plays

4. What does the term 'man-to-man' coverage mean?

Blitzing the quarterback

Using only linemen and safeties

Each defender covers a specific player

Zone coverage

5. What is the primary responsibility of a 'spy' in defense?

Covering short zones

Blitzing on every snap

Jamming wide receivers

Watching the QB or RB

6. Which formation often employs three wide receivers on one side?

Trips

Pro set

Single-wing

Wishbone

7. What tactic involves using predetermined runs to manage game clock?

Clock management

Punt safe

Four-minute offense

Blitz counter

8. In play-calling, what does 'run-pass option' (RPO) involve?

Fake field goal pass

QB can choose to hand off or pass

Running back passes

Two quarterbacks on field

9. Which term describes a situation where defenders interfere with receivers to disrupt timing?

Bump and run

Man coverage

Off-man coverage

Zone blitz

10. What is 'icing the kicker'?

Switching kickers at last second

Calling a timeout to unsettle kicker

Setting up a block

Using heavy winds

11. How does 'zone defense' operate?

Designated spy on QB

All defenders rush QB

Defenders cover areas, not players

Man-to-man coverage

12. What is a 'Hail Mary' pass?

Screen pass

Short yardage dive

Long, desperate pass

Running back sweep

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