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

Question 2: It is necessary for linebackers to be

big, fast and aggressive.strong but gentle.big, strong and precise.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.the most important players that try to stop the opposing players from scoring.they are the best team players.very strong, passionate players.

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

complicated.technical.unusual.interesting.

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

an imaginary border stretching from the ball to each sidelinethe middle line of the fieldthe 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

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 fieldrelaying messages and positioning the playersrelaying the coach's instructions and directing the defense on the fieldwatching the game closely and defending their team at all times

Question 2: What is the middle linebacker called?

blockerback quartercarrierquarterback

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

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

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

Question 6: "ILB" and "OLB" are

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

Quiz

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

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

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

Any of the listed options.maneuver the ball carrier so someone else can make the tackleforce the ball carrier towards the rest of the pursuing defensetackle the ball carrier

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

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.they have to be able to run fast with the ball and sometimes they fall.

Question 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 description of Lawrence Taylor.a historical account of Lawrence Taylor's life.

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

monitor.watch or guard.check.pace.

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

tackles.sacks.fights.fumbles.

Quiz

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

rarelyaccidentallyif the rules are not being followedon purpose

Question 2: What energizes fans and teammates?

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

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

Question 5: What is a "drill"?

a repetitive action meant to teach a skillreciting a mantratechniqueslearning a course of action or reaction

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

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

Tag(s):Action Sports

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