ADVANCED MERIT: FOOTBALL
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1. Read a football rule book used in your state.
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2. Read a book about the history of football.
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3. Draw a diagram of an American football field and identify each important part.
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4. Describe 5 different rules of football.
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5. Play on a junior high, high school, or community football team and earn a letter
or certificate of participation as a player or manager.
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6. List the differences between high school and professional football rules.
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7. Write a 300 word essay on the history of 5 outstanding Christian football coaches.
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8. List 5 Scripture verses that support Christian standards in athletics.
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9. List 10 different exercises that condition the body for football competition.
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g. __________________________________ h. __________________________________
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10. Tell where the National Football Hall of Fame is located, and name a former
football player who is a Hall of Fame member.
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11. Interview a (preferably) Christian baseball coach concerning the following: a
winning attitude, the building of character, a Christian example, physical
fitness, preparation for the future
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12. Describe the role of the team captain.
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13. Describe the difference between offense and defense.
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14. Explain the role of each position on offense and defense.
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