HISTORY & GAMEPLAY
What is a lateral in flag football?
A backward or sideways pass
What protective equipment is mandatory in IFAF flag football?
Mouthguard (colored)
What is the "line of scrimmage"?
The imaginary line where the ball is placed to start the play
How many players per team on the field in IFAF Flag Football?
5
What is the penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct?
10 yards & automatic first down
Where did flag football originate?
U.S. military bases in the 1940s
What’s one key to pulling a flag effectively?
Eyes on the hips, low stance, near leg.
What’s a "handoff"?
A direct transfer of the ball to a teammate
What happens if a ball carrier uses their hand to block a defender from him?
Flag guarding – 10-yard penalty
What happens if a rusher doesn’t signal and crosses early?
Illegal rush – 5 yards & automatic first down
Can a quarterback run past the line of scrimmage?
No - Only after a handoff or lateral
What signal is this?
Incomplete Pass.
What does "interception" mean?
A defender catches a pass meant for the offense
What penalty is called for more than one player in motion at the snap?
Illegal motion – 5 yards
What’s the penalty for delay of game?
5 yards & loss of down
In what zones are running plays not allowed?
The “no-run zone” (within 5 yards of end zone or 10 yards midfield).
What signal is this?
Pass interference
What does "flag guarding" refer to?
Using hands/arms to block flag access
What is the penalty for an illegal rush (crossing from under 7 yards)?
5 yards & automatic first down
What is the penalty for illegal contact, and what does this rule protect against in flag football?
Illegal contact—such as pushing, holding, or bumping a receiver or ball carrier—results in a 10-yard penalty and an automatic first down.
Which international body governs the sport of flag football? What year will flag football be in the Olympics?
IFAF (International Federation of American Football) -- 2028
What signal is this?
4th down
You have 1-minute to put together a play with 5 people on the field (start to finish, with correct terminology - explain).
Tik Tok.
What is the penalty for stripping the football from a ball carrier?
10 yards & automatic first down
Name three reasons why flag football is considered ideal for global youth development. (All groups)
Non-contact, promotes gender equity, accessible & low cost, etc.