AL 3740 Exam Question and answers
100% correct 2026
T/F: A lineman taking a large or long initial step out of a 3-point stance is a great strategy to attack the
opponent as quickly as possible. - correct answer ✔false
When blocking a defender in space, the best strategy is: - correct answer ✔offset the defender to the
side the ball is designed to enter/go
The term "leverage" is used a lot in describing players within the sport of football. Knowing that "inside"
leverage means that you are on the football side of your opponent and "outside" leverage means you
are away from the football side of your opponent, answer the following:
The Defensive Back (DB) in this picture has what type of leverage on the slot receiver?
DB
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WR T G C G T WR
WR WR
QB RB - correct answer ✔outside
match the following according to the NFHS Coaching Football Course: - correct answer ✔bridge
technique - for blocking
pillar technique - for defeating blocks
The following diagram shows a simple breakdown of defensive lineman alignments/techniques from an
offensive perspective.
, Using the following illustration what technique and gap is the Defensive Tackle aligned in? - correct
answer ✔check quiz 1 question 5
- 3 technique / B gap
T/F: When tackling, the head stays to the leverage side. - correct answer ✔true
The near foot position puts players in a hitting/tackling position that establishes leverage and: - correct
answer ✔creates power
According to the tackling fundamentals in your NFHS course, players should have their eyes ____ and
roll to their _____ side. - correct answer ✔- up
- leverage
According to the catching section on your NFHS class, match the following correctly:
For a ball thrown over the shoulder:
For a ball thrown above the waist:
For a ball thrown on the back shoulder:
For a ball thrown below the waist: - correct answer ✔For a ball thrown over the shoulder ... pinkies
are together with palms back
for a ball thrown above the waist .... thumbs and forefingers are in a diamond shape with fingers not
touching.
for a ball thrown on the back shoulder ... hands are reaching back in a modified diamond shape.
for a ball thrown below the waist ... pinkies are together with palms up.
In the clip above, the 3 interior offensive linemen are performing the technique of a "slow screen" as it is
called in the NFHS class. The initial part of this technique for an offensive lineman is to _____. After
releasing the linemen should look to block a ______. - correct answer ✔- kick slide/pass set back
100% correct 2026
T/F: A lineman taking a large or long initial step out of a 3-point stance is a great strategy to attack the
opponent as quickly as possible. - correct answer ✔false
When blocking a defender in space, the best strategy is: - correct answer ✔offset the defender to the
side the ball is designed to enter/go
The term "leverage" is used a lot in describing players within the sport of football. Knowing that "inside"
leverage means that you are on the football side of your opponent and "outside" leverage means you
are away from the football side of your opponent, answer the following:
The Defensive Back (DB) in this picture has what type of leverage on the slot receiver?
DB
-----------------------------------------
WR T G C G T WR
WR WR
QB RB - correct answer ✔outside
match the following according to the NFHS Coaching Football Course: - correct answer ✔bridge
technique - for blocking
pillar technique - for defeating blocks
The following diagram shows a simple breakdown of defensive lineman alignments/techniques from an
offensive perspective.
, Using the following illustration what technique and gap is the Defensive Tackle aligned in? - correct
answer ✔check quiz 1 question 5
- 3 technique / B gap
T/F: When tackling, the head stays to the leverage side. - correct answer ✔true
The near foot position puts players in a hitting/tackling position that establishes leverage and: - correct
answer ✔creates power
According to the tackling fundamentals in your NFHS course, players should have their eyes ____ and
roll to their _____ side. - correct answer ✔- up
- leverage
According to the catching section on your NFHS class, match the following correctly:
For a ball thrown over the shoulder:
For a ball thrown above the waist:
For a ball thrown on the back shoulder:
For a ball thrown below the waist: - correct answer ✔For a ball thrown over the shoulder ... pinkies
are together with palms back
for a ball thrown above the waist .... thumbs and forefingers are in a diamond shape with fingers not
touching.
for a ball thrown on the back shoulder ... hands are reaching back in a modified diamond shape.
for a ball thrown below the waist ... pinkies are together with palms up.
In the clip above, the 3 interior offensive linemen are performing the technique of a "slow screen" as it is
called in the NFHS class. The initial part of this technique for an offensive lineman is to _____. After
releasing the linemen should look to block a ______. - correct answer ✔- kick slide/pass set back
