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Linebackers (Tom Greve)

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

Question 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.

Question 2: It is necessary for linebackers to be

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

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

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

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

interesting.unusual.complicated.technical.

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

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

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

crowd.leap.shift.run.

Quiz

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

listening to the coach's instructions and following the defense on the fieldwatching the game closely and defending their team at all timesrelaying the coach's instructions and directing the defense on the fieldrelaying messages and positioning the players

Question 2: What is the middle linebacker called?

back quarterblockerquarterbackcarrier

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

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

Question 4: The graphic on page 9 is

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

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

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

Question 6: "ILB" and "OLB" are

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

Quiz

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

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

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

maneuver the ball carrier so someone else can make the tackletackle the ball carrierAny of the listed options.force the ball carrier towards the rest of the pursuing defense

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

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

Question 4: The text on page 17 is

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

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

watch or guard.pace.monitor.check.

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

tackles.fights.fumbles.sacks.

Quiz

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

rarelyon purposeaccidentallyif the rules are not being followed

Question 2: What energizes fans and teammates?

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

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

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

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

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

Question 5: What is a "drill"?

reciting a mantratechniqueslearning a course of action or reactiona repetitive action meant to teach a skill

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

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

Tag(s):Action Sports

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