Can You Score A Touchdown And Ace This Football 101 Quiz?
Which player throws the ball after it’s snapped?

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The quarterback is primarily responsible for throwing the ball once it is snapped. Recently coaches and offensive coordinators have implemented plays where the football is directly snapped to a position player planning to run, sometimes called a “Wildcat.”
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Which player throws the ball after it’s snapped?
- Wide receiver
- Center
- Quarterback
- Tight end
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