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Vocabulary
Players Positions
Routes
Strategy
Flag Considerations
100
What is a pattern or path the receiver runs to get open for a pass called?
A route
100

Which lineman position is the innermost part of the line and responsible for "snapping" the ball to the QB?  

The center

100
This route looks like a candy cane
The curl
100
Why is it important to change up the route you are using, in gameplay?
The defender may be in a different spot each time, and changing your route will keep the defenders thinking.
100

How many flags should players have on their belt to start every play?

Two flags

200
What is it called when the ball is moved from the quarterback to the receiver?
A pass
200
Who throws the football?
The quarterback
200
This route looks like a pencil
The fly
200
Why is it not a good idea for the receiver to stand too close to a defender?
The defender can get the ball, and a touchdown for the receiver's team won't be scored.
200

How should flags be positioned?

Downward and near your hips

300
What is it called when the receiver catches a pass and runs into the end zone?
A touchdown
300
Who tries to keep the receiver from catching the ball?
Defenders
300
With this route, the receiver runs straight and then makes a sharp turn to the left or right.
The down and out
300
As a receiver why is it important to find open space?
So the receiver can catch the ball without the other team intercepting it, or they have plenty of room to run with the ball after it is caught
300

How many flags need to be pulled for the play to stop?

One flag

400
What is the area the receiver is trying to get the ball into called?
The end zone
400
Who runs to catch the ball?
The receiver
400
With this route, the receiver runs straight and curves off to the side
The curl
400
Why should the receiver not just run straight every time?
There may not be open space straight ahead, or a defender could be in the area.
400

What should defenders do after pulling an opponents flag?

Hold it up high and then return it to the player it belongs to. 

500
What is it called when the defender catches the ball?
An interception
500
Who says, "down, set, hike"?
The quarterback
500
With this route, the receiver runs straight ahead
The fly
500
What speed should you run for a fly route?
Fast
500

What is it called players tuck flags into their pockets, cover their flags with their shirt, or hold on to their flags as they run?

Flag Guarding