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Running Backs (Tom Greve)

Running Backs (Tom Greve)

Dash down the football field with Running Backs (Tom Greve). This book explains the important job of the player who carries the ball. Kids will learn how running backs dodge defenders to score a touchdown. The short and clear sentences make reading very fun and easy. It is a fantastic guide for young football fans.

Lexile: 1010L

Quiz

Câu 1: Where is the running back's position on the field?

behind the team's offensive line and quarterbacknear the end zone where they can get the ballat the back of the fieldright at the end of the field

Câu 2: How do running backs score?

by relying on their teammates to block tacklersby hanging onto the ball despite being tackled or knocked downby running across the goal lineby carrying the ball across the goal line

Câu 3: Why do running backs have to be "durable"?

They have to be able to sustain being tackled and knocked down repeatedly without losing strength or momentum.They can't slow down when running.They need to be young and strong to run fast.They must catch the ball from all directions and run with it.

Câu 4: All the pictures that support this text are

photographs of football games taken for newspapers.photographs of football players.action shots showing various strategies used by running backs during the game.photographs demonstrating the rough play that occurs during a football game.

Câu 5: Defensive players who knock down ball carriers are called

tacklers.hecklers.attackers.blitz players.

Câu 6: The word "rushing" on page 7 means

hurrying.winning.pushing away tacklers.running with the ball.

Quiz

Câu 1: The halfback is described as the "workhorse" because

he gets the most chances to run with the ball and the most hits from tacklers.he is the one who has to get the ball over the goal line.he does most of the work during the game.he is the one most likely to be tackled while running with the ball.

Câu 2: What skills and traits made Walter Payton such a standout athlete?

He was an all-rounder.his speed, strength and ability to quickly change directionhis speed, good sportsmanship and ability to rushhis strength and competitive spirit

Câu 3: Why do defenses blitz?

to stop an opponent from running towards their goal line and scoringto make the game more interesting and excitingto catch the opposing players off guard to prevent them from winningto trip the player with the ball

Câu 4: The graphic on page 9 is

a diagram showing all the players on the field.a design of a football formation.a diagram that supports the text titled "Fact With Impact" on page 8.a map of a football field.

Câu 5: Another name for halfbacks is

fullbacks.tailbacks.semibacks.midbacks.

Câu 6: Another word for "generally" on page 10 is

sometimes.occasionally.usually.always.

Quiz

Câu 1: The fullback's main job is to

stop the ball from falling.stop the ball from going to opposing players.run with the ball.block.

Câu 2: Mike Alstott is famed mostly for

winning the Super Bowl.performing the most blocks by any player in Tampa Bay Buccaneer history.scoring the most touchdowns by any player in history.scoring the most touchdowns by any player in Tampa Bay Buccaneer history.

Câu 3: Full backs are required to be big and strong because

they sustain many knocks and bumps when trying to block tacklers.they have to run up and down the field while fighting off tacklers.their size intimidates opponents.they have to stand behind halfbacks.

Câu 4: The picture on page 17 supports the text because

it demonstrates the dangers of the game of football.it shows skilled players speeding across the field.it shows the importance of speed and blocking in a football game.it shows Mike Alstott's strong play tactics leading to scoring touchdowns.

Câu 5: What is a "first down" on page 15?

playing the first game without a lossmoving the ball forward 4 yards or more in ten plays or lessmoving the ball forward 10 yards or more in four plays or lessrunning forward with the ball for four yards or less

Câu 6: The word "scoot" on page 14 means

move quickly.push.cheat.run away.

Quiz

Câu 1: What do coaches often do to improve the players' stamina?

make the players run for long periods of timemake the players eat a healthy dietmake their teams run sprintsmake the players do weight lifting exercises

Câu 2: The author likens the position of playing running back to

racing through the woods and running into trees.running through the woods with tall trees surrounding you.running in a race with trees running after you.playing in the woods with trees trying to knock you down.

Câu 3: Why does the running back "enjoy one of the most glorious positions on the field"?

Everyone wants to be a running back because to prove they are tough.The team cannot win the game without a running back.The running back can score touchdowns and be attributed with the team's win.The running back is tough and strong so everyone admires him.

Câu 4: This chapter begins with

a comment.an exlamation.a puzzle.a statement.

Câu 5: To "outrun" on page 18 means to

run the opponent off the field.run over.run as fast as.run faster than.

Câu 6: A "gang-tackle" is when

gangs interfere with the game.players gather to work out a new defense strategy.many players attack one player.multiple tacklers combine to stop a running back.

Tag(s):Action Sports

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