Rocky Fletcher is the wide receiver for the Pythons. After his best friend and teammate Bobby breaks his leg, Rockys coaches want him to learn Bobbys safety position, too. Can Rocky excel at both offense and defense? n nRocky Fletcher is being stretched to his limit. Until recently, hed only played wide receiver for the Pythons. Now his coaches want him to learn the safety position, too-a position that opened up when Bobby, Rockys best friend, broke his leg. Even though he believes he is to blame for Bobbys injury, Rocky eagerly takes on the challenge of becoming a two-way player. After all, the only other player available is Jared, a sullen boy who switched from soccer to football this season. Yet as time goes on, its Jared who excels at the position because, thanks to Bobby, Rocky keeps missing practices! Whats going on between Rocky and Bobby-and why is Jared on the team when he clearly dislikes football so much? Football Double Threat combines the action and excitement of football with relatable issues about envy, loyalty, and friendship.n