Flag Football
What is the way a flag football game starts?
The ball is snapped from the middle of the field from the Center to the Quarterback
How does the game start in a regular football game?
Defense kicks off the ball to the offense.
How many points is a touchdown worth?
6
This is if an offensive player does not remain in place while the ball is snapped.
What is a False Start?
Who snaps the ball?
The center
How do we get a new first down in flag football?
Whenever the ball is advanced forward through running or a complete pass.
How does the offense gain a 1st down in regular football?
By advancing the ball 10 yards from the original 1st down.
How many points is a try worth? And when can you attempt for a try?
1 point and after a touchdown is made.
What is off-sides?
Which player catches the snap?
The Quarterback
On the 4th down, what should be done in flag football?
Complete a play in an attempt for a new 1st down.
When can the Quarterback be tackled in regular football?
Once the ball is snapped, the defensive line attempts to tackle the quarterback. It is up to the offensive linemen to stop them.
How many points is a field goal worth?
How many points is a safety worth?
Field goal - 3 points
Safety - 2 points
What is a Safety?
The offensive line consists of these players.
Who are the center, guards and tackles?
How long does the defense have to wait before pulling the Quarterback's flag?
5 Mississippi
What options does offense have in regular football on a 4th down?
They can either attempt to complete a play, punt the ball, or go for a field goal worth 3 points.
How does the offense score 8 points on a touchdown if a touchdown is only worth 6 points?
The team scored a touchdown and successfully completed a 2 point conversion.
This is when the offensive player carrying the ball drops the ball in bounds.
What is a Fumble?
Where does the safety start?
At the back of the defense, looking for a long throw or long run to "save" the defense.
How does the defense stop a running play in flag football?
Pulling at least 1 flag of the offensive player with the ball.
What option(s) is/are available after a touchdown for the offense?
Kick for an extra point or try for a 2 point conversion.
How would Team A have 15 points?
A. Touchdown (6) + 1 Try for Extra Point (1) + Touchdown (6) + 2 point conversion
B. 2 Touchdowns (12) + Field goal (3)
C. 5 Field Goals (15)
etc... points must add up to 15 and any Try or Two point conversion must be joined with a touchdown.
This is when the offense passes the ball and the receiver missed the catch or if they catch the ball out of bounds.
What is Incomplete?
What player receives a pass from the Quarterback?