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Linebackers (Tom Greve)

Learn about a tough football position in Linebackers (Tom Greve). This book shows what linebackers do on the field. They tackle runners and stop the other team from scoring. The simple words make it easy for kids to practice reading. It is a great book for young football fans who want to learn more.

Lexile: 1090L

Quiz

Câu 1: When the player on offense is identified as having the ball, linebackers then

signal others to tackle that player.push the player to the ground.chase the player.tackle that player.

Câu 2: It is necessary for linebackers to be

big, strong and precise.strong but gentle.big, strong and fast.big, fast and aggressive.

Câu 3: Linebackers are "the heart and soul of a football team's defense." This means they are

the ones who score the goals.very strong, passionate players.they are the best team players.the most important players that try to stop the opposing players from scoring.

Câu 4: The language in the "Fact With Impact" section is very

interesting.unusual.complicated.technical.

Câu 5: What is the "line of scrimmage"?

an imaginary line that indicates where the offensive players need to stand to start the gamethe middle line of the fieldthe starting position of the ballan imaginary border stretching from the ball to each sideline

Câu 6: Another word for "swarm" on page 4 is

run.crowd.leap.shift.

Quiz

Câu 1: What are the middle linebacker's usual responsibilities?

watching the game closely and defending their team at all timesrelaying messages and positioning the playersrelaying the coach's instructions and directing the defense on the fieldlistening to the coach's instructions and following the defense on the field

Câu 2: What is the middle linebacker called?

blockerquarterbackcarrierback quarter

Câu 3: Why are there inside and outside linebackers in a formation?

to intimidate the opposing playersto ensure the field is coveredso the opponent ball carriers can be tackledso it is easier to move from side to side

Câu 4: The graphic on page 9 is

a map showing the starting line.a map of a football field.a diagram showing a typical defensive formation.a football field.

Câu 5: The placement of players at the start of a play is called

a pose.a drill.a formation.the line of scrimmage.

Câu 6: "ILB" and "OLB" are

types of players.football positions.inside and outside players.abbreviations for types of linebackers.

Quiz

Câu 1: In order to play linebacker, one needs to be able to

speed in short bursts and change direction.speed across the line of scrimmage and catch the ball.defend passes and run with the ball.get along with all the other team players and predict their movements.

Câu 2: What does the outside linebacker need to do if the offense runs the ball towards the side of the field?

tackle the ball carriermaneuver the ball carrier so someone else can make the tackleAny of the listed options.force the ball carrier towards the rest of the pursuing defense

Câu 3: Outside linebackers need to be skilled and fearless beause

they have to run fast and tackle anyone who holds the ball.they have to be able to run fast with the ball and sometimes they fall.they have to react quickly according to passing situations and there is an element of danger to the game.they have to cover a large part of the field and expect to be pushed to the ground.

Câu 4: The text on page 17 is

a description of the specific game strategies used by Lawrence Taylor.an information report about Lawrence Taylor.a historical account of Lawrence Taylor's life.a description of Lawrence Taylor.

Câu 5: Another word for "patrol" on page 14 is

pace.monitor.watch or guard.check.

Câu 6: Tackles of the opposing team's quarterback made behind the line of scrimmage are called

fumbles.sacks.fights.tackles.

Quiz

Câu 1: How do collisions occur when playing as a linebacker?

if the rules are not being followedaccidentallyon purposerarely

Câu 2: What energizes fans and teammates?

when linebackers make big hits on the ball carrierwhen linebackers are confident and well trainedwhen linebackers have accidentswhen linebackers intercept a pass

Câu 3: Linebackers are likely to sustain injuries if not properly trained because

they are constantly being tackled by other large, strong men.they must run continuously for the duration of the game.they make the most tackles and endure the most collisions.they face fierce opponents each time they play a game.

Câu 4: The text on page 22 likens a linebacker's play to

the action, impact and danger of a demolition.the force of a wrecking ball.the catastrophe of a car collision.the speed of lightning.

Câu 5: What is a "drill"?

learning a course of action or reactionreciting a mantraa repetitive action meant to teach a skilltechniques

Câu 6: The word "fumble" on page 20 is

a noun referring to a mix-up or mistake.a verb referring to the action of a ball being knocked loose from a ball carrier.a verb describing the action of shuffling awkwardly.a noun referring to a situation where a ball has been knocked loose from a ball carrier.