Sports Equipment and Rules

The stick is used to hit the puck in hockey.

The ball is used to score goals in soccer.

The net is used to divide the court in volleyball.

The goal is used to score points in basketball.

The running back is the player who carries the ball in American football.

The quarterback is the player who throws the ball in American football.

The wide receiver is the player who catches the ball in American football.

The tight end is the player who blocks for the quarterback in American football.

Offsides is the rule that prevents players from running with the ball out of bounds in American football.

Holding is the rule that prevents players from holding onto an opponent in American football.

Pass interference is the rule that prevents players from interfering with a pass in American football.

Illegal block is the rule that prevents players from blocking below the waist in American football.

Offsides is the rule that prevents players from scoring a touchdown by running out of bounds in American football.

Pass interference is the rule that prevents players from scoring a touchdown by throwing the ball out of bounds in American football.

Illegal block is the rule that prevents players from scoring a touchdown by running into the end zone with the ball in American football.