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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     c.  _____________________  _____:_____   d.  _____________________  _____:_____

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 9.  List 10 different exercises that condition the body for football competition.

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     e.  __________________________________   f.  __________________________________

     g.  __________________________________   h.  __________________________________

     i.  __________________________________   j.  __________________________________

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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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