HISTORY & GAMEPLAY
COACHING & SAFETY
TERM
INOLOGY
RULES & PENALTIES
Bonus (Wage)
100

What is a lateral in flag football?

A backward or sideways pass

100

What protective equipment is mandatory in IFAF flag football?

Mouthguard (colored)

100

What is the "line of scrimmage"?

The imaginary line where the ball is placed to start the play

100

How many players per team on the field in IFAF Flag Football?

5

100

What is the penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct?

10 yards & automatic first down

200

Where did flag football originate?

U.S. military bases in the 1940s

200

What’s one key to pulling a flag effectively?

Eyes on the hips, low stance, near leg.

200

What’s a "handoff"?

A direct transfer of the ball to a teammate

200

What happens if a ball carrier uses their hand to block a defender from him?

Flag guarding – 10-yard penalty

200

What happens if a rusher doesn’t signal and crosses early?

Illegal rush – 5 yards & automatic first down

400

Can a quarterback run past the line of scrimmage?

No - Only after a handoff or lateral

400

What signal is this? 

Incomplete Pass. 

400

What does "interception" mean?

A defender catches a pass meant for the offense

400

What penalty is called for more than one player in motion at the snap?

Illegal motion – 5 yards

400

What’s the penalty for delay of game?

5 yards & loss of down

700

In what zones are running plays not allowed?

The “no-run zone” (within 5 yards of end zone or 10 yards midfield).

700

What signal is this? 

Pass interference

700

What does "flag guarding" refer to?

Using hands/arms to block flag access

700

What is the penalty for an illegal rush (crossing from under 7 yards)?

5 yards & automatic first down

700

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.

1000

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

1000

What signal is this?

4th down

1000

You have 1-minute to put together a play with 5 people on the field (start to finish, with correct terminology - explain).

Tik Tok.

1000

What is the penalty for stripping the football from a ball carrier?

10 yards & automatic first down

1000

Name three reasons why flag football is considered ideal for global youth development. (All groups)

Non-contact, promotes gender equity, accessible & low cost, etc.

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