On the field at the beginning of a play are two teams of 12 (unlike 11 in American football). The team in possession of the ball is the offence and the team defending is referred to as the defence. Play begins with a backwards pass through the legs (the snap) by a member of the offensive team, to another member of the offensive team. This is usually the quarterback or punter, but a "direct snap" to a running back is also not uncommon. If the quarterback or punter receives the ball, he may then do any of the following: COUNT 4
QSN1 How many players does each side field in an American football game? ANS1 11 QSN2 What is the term for the team who begins a play with control of the ball? ANS2 offence QSN3 What is the initial backward movement of the ball in a play called? ANS3 the snap QSN4 Which two players most commonly receive the first backward pass in a football play? ANS4 quarterback or punter