USA Football Certification Questions with Correct Answers | Latest Edition

USA Football Certification Questions with Correct Answers | Latest Edition 1. TRUE or FALSE: Within the "Control" level of contact, there is some player-to-player contact but with a predetermined winner, a quick whistle from the coach and all players remaining on their feet. - ANSWER True 2. A thigh-and-roll tackle is an example of a: -Arm tackle -Shoulder tackle -Rip tackle -Any of the above - ANSWER Shoulder tackle 3. The three primary levels of contact as outlined by USA Football's Levels of Contact are: -No player-to-player contact, controlled contact, and full-contact -No player-to-player contact, scrimmage contact and game contact -Player to player contact, advanced player contact and varsity contact -Offensive player contact, defensive player contact and advanced level contact - ANSWER No player-to-player contact, controlled contact, and full-contact 4. Proper elements of the Bridge technique include: -A low to high fit with the hands. -Driving through the uncoiling of the hips. -Arms bent at the elbows. -All of the above. - ANSWER All of the above 5. The primary power that players need to properly tackle comes from: -Legs and hips -Shoulders -Back -Neck - ANSWER Legs and hips 6. Click all that apply: The defender in the standing thigh-and-drive tackle should begin the drill from a: -Near foot stance -Far foot stance -Square stance -Balanced stance - ANSWER Near foot stance 7. Within the Buckle technique, power is generated with: -The near foot -The foot opposite the opponent -Both feet -The near shoulder - ANSWER The foot opposite the opponent 8. TRUE or FALSE: The Bridge technique offers a competitive advantage for blocking based on the premise that force deflection is easier than reversing a defender's force. - ANSWER True 9. The near foot position puts players in a hitting position that establishes leverage and: - ANSWER creates power 10. TRUE or FALSE: Both "thud" and "live" are considered full contact because the drills are run at a competitive speed. - ANSWER True 11. TRUE or FALSE: When checking head size, place the sizing tape approximately one inch above the player's eyebrows. - ANSWER True 12. Click all that apply: Coaches can teach players tackling fundamental drills: -In shorts and t-shirts -In helmets and shoulder pads -In full pads -In non-contact settings -In full-contact settings - ANSWER All terms apply 13. The target area (strike zone) for a proper angle tackle is: -Shoulders to knees -Pecs to thighs -Bread basket only -Waist to thighs - ANSWER Pecs to thighs 14. B.L.A.S.T. helps coaches best define: -Key ingredients to leverage when blocking or defeating blocks in one-on-one contact situations. -The power required to knock an opponent off his feet. -The core strengths necessary specific to offensive linemen. -All of the above. - ANSWER Key ingredients to leverage when blocking or defeating blocks in one-on-one contact situations. 15. Click all that apply: Proper shoulder tackling fundamentals put players in position to execute: -Cut blocks -Straight-on tackle -Angle tackles -Tackles against cutbacks - ANSWER -Straight-on tackle -Angle tackles -Tackles against cutbacks 16. Click all that apply: The Bridge is the best fit for: -Offensive linemen and tight ends on base blocks versus defenders in a head up or shaded alignment -Running backs on pass protection -Wide receivers on stalk blocks -Linebackers on shoulder block defeat -Defensive linemen defeating down blocks - ANSWER -Offensive linemen and tight ends on base blocks versus defenders in a head up or shaded alignment -Running backs on pass protection Wide receivers on stalk blocks