Scoring Plays

Question 1

Touchdown

Answer 1

When the team in control of the ball moves across the goal line into the end zone by passing or running (six points)

Question 2

Point After Touchdown

Answer 2

(PAT) also called an extra point. This occurs when the team who has just scored kicks the ball between the goal posts and above the bar (one point)

Question 3

Two Point Conversion

Answer 3

This occurs when the team who just scored a touchdown elects to run or pass the ball into the end zone and succeeds from the designated area (two points)

Question 4

Field Goal

Answer 4

The offensive team kicks the ball between the goal posts and above the cross bar as an alternative to try to score a touchdown from that spot (three points)

Question 5

Safety

Answer 5

A score made when a free ball, or one on the possession of a player on the offence becomes downed behind the goal line by a defensive player (two points)