Mt. Airy Bulldogs Youth Football
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MAYAA SPORTS
(MOUNT AIRY YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION)
MT. AIRY, MARYLAND
(proudly serving the children of Carroll, Frederick, Howard & Montgomery Counties for over 40 years)
MAYAA SPORTS
(MOUNT AIRY YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION)
MT. AIRY, MARYLAND
(proudly serving the children of Carroll, Frederick, Howard & Montgomery Counties for over 40 years)
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FUN & GAMES
BULLDOG FUN FACTS,
GAMES & TRIVIA
Here are some fun facts for all. This may be common knowledge for some, while others may actually learn something interesting about the game of Football!
Have you ever wondered what position is what on the field? Or what a certain positions main goal is in terms of their responsibility? Here is a quick breakdown of the different defensive positions as well as their general responsibilities in Football. More to come soon, check back for updates and new facts!
BASIC DEFENSE POSITIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Defensive Line
This is the front line of the defense. If they can stop the other team from gaining yards then they have done their job. The Defensive Line can have different numbers of players, some teams may have 3 players on the line and others may have 4.
DID YOU KNOW -
If the quarterback is sacked by 2 players, both tacklers get a 1/2 a sack.
Defensive Ends
The Defensive Ends, are the players on the ends of the Defensive line, hence the name Defensive Ends....
The main goal of a Defensive End is to contain the offensive players, especially those running the ball. Containing them, means keeping them from getting through a hole or on the outside along the sidelines where there are less players to make a tackle. Defensive Ends are also used to get into the backfield and sack or put pressure on the quarterback.
Nose Tackle
Nose Tackles, are the player that is normally lined up near the ball, opposite the Center and Offensive Guard. They are responsible for different things such as pressuring the quarterback or disrupting running plays. Depending on the defensive alignment, the Nose Tackle may be the only defensive tackle on the line and they are normally facing the "weak side".
Line Backer
Linebackers line up a few yards behind the Defensive Line. There are some formations that there may be as many as 7 linebackers at one time, but usually there are 3-4 linebackers in most commonly used defensive formations.
Defensive formations such as 3-4 or 4-3, the first number indicates the number of lineman and the second number indicates the number of linebackers. They have various responsibilities such as stopping a running play, pressuring the quarterback and pass coverage.
Cornerback
Cornerbacks may move up to pressure the passer or help stop the run, but they normally are responsible for covering the receivers and interrupting the pass.
Safety
This player may have a little more flexibility in watching how a play unfolds and moving to where needed to stop the run or receiver. They may help Cornerbacks cover receivers and they may also move up near the line to blitz the quarterback.
We all love those individuals dressed in black and white stripes, and no we are not talking about zebras... But rather the referees who run up and down the field with a whistle in one hand making sure all the rules are followed.
Some of the signals referees make are commonly seen such as both hands raised straight up above the shoulders means... "SCORE" It could be referring to a touchdown, extra point, field goal or 2 point conversion. But it definitely means someone is putting points on the board!!
Here are some referee signals that are not as commonly seen:
Hmmm... well lets see is the ref dancing to "Walk Like and Egyptian"?
Of course they are not dancing to "Walk Like and Egyptian", the referee above is signaling a "Safety". One way the defense can put points on the board without physically having the football in their hands...
The defense must tackle one of the opposing teams players who has possession of the football in their end zone to be rewarded 2 points for the "Safety".
Ok here is another one... Who knows Karate??
Mr. Miyagi taught this move to Daniel-san in the movie "Karate Kid"...
But in American Football this is the signal for Intentional Grounding.
Intentional Grounding is when the ball is thrown into the ground to avoid being tackled, The offensive player is called for Intentional Grounding if they throw the ball into the ground and when in their end-zone, well then we will see the "Safety" signal above. The Defense can be rewarded with a "Safety" if the opposing teams offense is called for intentional grounding if it occurred in their end-zone.
Now, of course a defense would accept this penalty right... Well it would depend on many factors and if it was 4th down when the infraction occurred, they may decline the penalty because they would get the ball in scoring position.
Enjoy playing and challenging your fellow Bulldogs in a Sports Trivia duel!
A LITTLE SPORTS TRIVIA
Here are some fun facts for all. This may be common knowledge for some, while others may actually learn something interesting about the game of Football!
Have you ever wondered what position is what on the field? Or what a certain positions main goal is in terms of their responsibility? Here is a quick breakdown of the different defensive positions as well as their general responsibilities in Football. More to come soon, check back for updates and new facts!
BASIC DEFENSE POSITIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Defensive Line
This is the front line of the defense. If they can stop the other team from gaining yards then they have done their job. The Defensive Line can have different numbers of players, some teams may have 3 players on the line and others may have 4.
DID YOU KNOW -
If the quarterback is sacked by 2 players, both tacklers get a 1/2 a sack.
Defensive Ends
The Defensive Ends, are the players on the ends of the Defensive line, hence the name Defensive Ends....
The main goal of a Defensive End is to contain the offensive players, especially those running the ball. Containing them, means keeping them from getting through a hole or on the outside along the sidelines where there are less players to make a tackle. Defensive Ends are also used to get into the backfield and sack or put pressure on the quarterback.
Defensive Ends typically are smaller than other players on the Defensive Line and they usually are fast since they must contain players both running the ball, getting to the quarterback and possibly covering short pass situations.
"CONTAIN", is a term sometimes said in reference to the Defensive Ends.
Defensive Tackle
Defensive Tackles, are the players inside of the Defensive Ends and depending on the number on the defensive line, determines the number of Defensive Tackles. Normally there are either 2 and sometimes 1 depending on the number of players on the Defensive Line.
Defensive Tackles, are many times the largest players on the defensive line. Their goal is to fill holes to prevent the offense from breaking free pass the defensive line. They also are responsible for putting pressure on or sacking the Quarterback. And they many times are used to tie up an offensive line man so that defensive players can get through to make plays in the backfield.
Nose Tackle
Nose Tackles, are the player that is normally lined up near the ball, opposite the Center and Offensive Guard. They are responsible for different things such as pressuring the quarterback or disrupting running plays. Depending on the defensive alignment, the Nose Tackle may be the only defensive tackle on the line and they are normally facing the "weak side".
Line Backer
Linebackers line up a few yards behind the Defensive Line. There are some formations that there may be as many as 7 linebackers at one time, but usually there are 3-4 linebackers in most commonly used defensive formations.
Defensive formations such as 3-4 or 4-3, the first number indicates the number of lineman and the second number indicates the number of linebackers. They have various responsibilities such as stopping a running play, pressuring the quarterback and pass coverage.
Cornerback
Cornerbacks may move up to pressure the passer or help stop the run, but they normally are responsible for covering the receivers and interrupting the pass.
Safety
This player may have a little more flexibility in watching how a play unfolds and moving to where needed to stop the run or receiver. They may help Cornerbacks cover receivers and they may also move up near the line to blitz the quarterback.
We all love those individuals dressed in black and white stripes, and no we are not talking about zebras... But rather the referees who run up and down the field with a whistle in one hand making sure all the rules are followed.
Some of the signals referees make are commonly seen such as both hands raised straight up above the shoulders means... "SCORE" It could be referring to a touchdown, extra point, field goal or 2 point conversion. But it definitely means someone is putting points on the board!!
Here are some referee signals that are not as commonly seen:
Hmmm... well lets see is the ref dancing to "Walk Like and Egyptian"?
Of course they are not dancing to "Walk Like and Egyptian", the referee above is signaling a "Safety". One way the defense can put points on the board without physically having the football in their hands...
The defense must tackle one of the opposing teams players who has possession of the football in their end zone to be rewarded 2 points for the "Safety".
Ok here is another one... Who knows Karate??
Mr. Miyagi taught this move to Daniel-san in the movie "Karate Kid"...
But in American Football this is the signal for Intentional Grounding.
Intentional Grounding is when the ball is thrown into the ground to avoid being tackled, The offensive player is called for Intentional Grounding if they throw the ball into the ground and when in their end-zone, well then we will see the "Safety" signal above. The Defense can be rewarded with a "Safety" if the opposing teams offense is called for intentional grounding if it occurred in their end-zone.
Now, of course a defense would accept this penalty right... Well it would depend on many factors and if it was 4th down when the infraction occurred, they may decline the penalty because they would get the ball in scoring position.
Enjoy playing and challenging your fellow Bulldogs in a Sports Trivia duel!
A LITTLE SPORTS TRIVIA
