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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

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

Question 2: It is necessary for linebackers to be

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

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

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

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

complicated.unusual.interesting.technical.

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

the middle line of the fieldan imaginary border stretching from the ball to each sidelinethe starting position of the ballan imaginary line that indicates where the offensive players need to stand to start the game

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

run.shift.leap.crowd.

Quiz

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

relaying the coach's instructions and directing the defense on the fieldwatching the game closely and defending their team at all timesrelaying messages and positioning the playerslistening to the coach's instructions and following the defense on the field

Question 2: What is the middle linebacker called?

blockerback quarterquarterbackcarrier

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

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

Question 4: The graphic on page 9 is

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

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

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

Question 6: "ILB" and "OLB" are

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

Quiz

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

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

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

tackle the ball carrierAny of the listed options.force the ball carrier towards the rest of the pursuing defensemaneuver the ball carrier so someone else can make the tackle

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

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

pace.watch or guard.monitor.check.

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

sacks.fights.tackles.fumbles.

Quiz

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

on purposeif the rules are not being followedaccidentallyrarely

Question 2: What energizes fans and teammates?

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

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

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.they face fierce opponents each time they play a game.

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

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

Question 5: What is a "drill"?

learning a course of action or reactiona repetitive action meant to teach a skilltechniquesreciting a mantra

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 verb describing the action of shuffling awkwardly.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.

Tag(s):Action Sports

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