Basketball Basics
How many players from each team are on the court in the 5-and-up divisions?
Five Players
How many points is a safety worth?
Two points
How long is each quarter in the basketball 5–6 and 7–8-year-old divisions?
Seven minutes per quarter
In flag football, what is it called when a ball carrier obstructs a defender's access to their flags?
Flag guarding
What must every NFL FLAG player wear to protect their mouth?
A mouth guard
In the 5–6-year-old basketball division, a defender tries to steal the ball directly from an opponent who is actively dribbling. Is this allowed, and what kinds of steals are permitted?
No. A defender may steal a pass or a loose ball, but may not attempt to take the ball from a player actively dribbling or holding it.
How many downs does a team have to cross midfield and earn a first down?
Four downs
How long does the quarterback have to throw the ball before the pass clock expires?
Seven seconds
In basketball, what violation occurs when a player takes illegal extra steps while moving with the ball?
Traveling
What types of footwear are prohibited in NFL FLAG games?
Cleats with exposed metal are not allowed.
How many full quarters, or what percentage of equal playing time, must each eligible player receive?
Two full quarters, or 50% equal playing time
How far from the line of scrimmage is the designated rush line?
Seven yards
How many minutes is halftime in regular-season NFL FLAG play?
Two minutes
In flag football, what happens if the quarterback holds the ball longer than the 7-second pass clock?
The play is dead, the down counts, and the ball returns to the line of scrimmage
A team uses electronic communication between a player and their coach or team spectator during a game. What does the NFL FLAG rulebook prescribe?
The team is disqualified immediately from play; additional discipline may also be imposed.
In the 9-and-up divisions, what happens to a player who commits their fifth personal foul?
The player fouls out and must be substituted within one minute
How many forward passes are permitted per offensive play?
One forward pass
In basketball's 9-and-up divisions, during what part of the game does the clock stop for dead balls, subject to the 10-point lead exception?
The last two minutes of the second half, unless a team is ahead by 10 or more
In flag football, what is the penalty for defensive pass interference according to the penalty table?
Automatic first down
Name one item that NFL FLAG players must remove before playing, according to the equipment rules.
Jewelry or hats
Name 3 types of defenses that are ALLOWED in 9-and-up divisions.
Man-to-Man
Zone
Trap
Press
*Bonus 500 points* If says Combination/Junk Defense (Box-and-1/Triangle-and-2/Diamond-and-1)
A defensive player pulls a receiver’s flag before the receiver has possession of the ball. What is the penalty?
Five yards from the line of scrimmage and an automatic first down.
What point differential ends a regular-season NFL FLAG game early?
A 35-point lead
In basketball's 3–4, 5–6, and 7–8-year-old divisions, what is the usual response to fouls?
Warnings; intentional or excessive fouling may result in removal
Name all five YMCA core values players and coaches are expected to demonstrate.
Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, and Faith