The Dads’ team attempted a pass on 2nd and 6 (recall: 2nd down, 6 yards to go to another 1st down), and the pass was incomplete. That means that the football was thrown but not caught by either team. This makes it 3rd and 6: 3rd down, still 6 yards to go. The Dads’ team tries a running play, but only gains an additional 4 yards, for a total of 8. That makes it 4th and 2. The Dads decide to punt. Dads’ send their punt team onto the field. The punt team lines up like an offensive team in general, except the punter stands 15 yards behind the center or long snapper to receive the ball and then kick the ball downfield. The punt team first must block the defense from knocking down the punt or “blocking” the punt.
The punt team must then run down field to tackle the punt returner. Moms punt return team takes the field. The first Quarter is over. The picture of the scoreboard shows the end of the first quarter. The score is Moms 0 - Dads 0, which you can see at the top of the scoreboard. The quarter is now going to be "2". The bottom of the scoreboard is the down "1" and the yards to go to get the first down is "10". The ball is on the 40 yard line. In the middle of the scoreboard are the number of timeouts left for each team, 3 and 3. Each team is allocated 3 timeouts per half. They utilize these usually at the end of the half or game bu sometimes are used during a crucial part of the game when the coach needs more time to make a decision or call a play. Moms start the 2nd quarter on the 40 yard line. They attempt a pass on 1st and 10, and the pass is completed to the wide receiver for 20 yards! The Moms move to 1st and 10 on their own 40 yard line! Next, they attempt a run on 1st and 10, but gain no yards. Foiled by the Dads, whose linebacker (part of the defensive team) stops them at the line of scrimmage.
Let’s go to another commercial, and learn about the defensive positions.
DEFENSIVE TEAM
Defensive line: These are the 4 or 5 defending players on the line of scrimmage that are usually down in stance, directly across from the offensive line. If the QB tries to pass the ball, they will run at him, called rushing the passer. If they succeed in tackling him, they will have achieved a sack. If the QB tries to run the ball, or to hand it off to another player to run, the defensive line will try to tackle the player with the ball. Noseguard (NG): Is usually across from the center player (on offense) or close to him. Defensive tackle (DT): Usually across from the guards (on offense), or close to them. Defensive end (DE): Usually across from the tackles (on offense) or tight ends (on offense)
Linebackers: Usually in a two point stance or standing up. They are usually in a crouched position. They attempt to tackle both rushers and receivers, to prevent them from gaining any ground with the football. When they rush the passer (the QB), it is called a blitz, and can result in a sack. Inside linebacker or Middle linebacker (MLB): These are the players lined up behind the defensive line, opposite the center (offensive player) or guards (also offensive player). Outside linebacker (OLB): These players are linebackers (see above), that line up across from the offensive tackle or tight end.Defensive backs: Responsible for providing pass coverage (trying to render the pass “incomplete” or tackling the player who catches the pass), and stopping the run on a running play (tackling and stopping the running back from gaining additional yardage). Cornerback: Usually lined up across from the wide receivers; these players are responsible for providing pass coverage and tackling any players having possession of the football deep in the corners of the field. Safety: Lined up across from the tight end, to provide additional pass and running coverage deep in the center of the field.
Back to the game.
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Coach Hrovat