Flag Football

Question 1

Intentional Grounding

Answer 1

llegal Intentional grounding exists when a quarterback under pressure throws the ball away to avoid a sack and the ball does not cross the line of scrimmage or is not thrown within the “vicinity” of an offensive player. “Vicinity” is the judgement of the referee as they must determine if there was a valid attempt to have a reception.

Question 2

Dead ball - the ball becomes dead when…

Answer 2

1. The ball carrier’s flag becomes detached.
2. The ball carrier’s body hits the ground (you fall).
3. An incomplete pass, or a fumble, occurs.
4. The ball goes out of bounds.

Question 3

Down

Answer 3

an attempt to gain yardage; each team is given 4 downs (or tries) to successfully enter the next zone.

Question 4

End Zone

Answer 4

the area between the goal line and the end line.

Question 5

Flag Guarding

Answer 5

illegal attempt to prevent flag from being pulled.

Question 6

Line of Scrimmage

Answer 6

spot where ball was downed on last play.

Question 7

4th Down

Answer 7

The offensive team will have the option to either go for the 1st down or punt/kick the ball to the opponent. (the returning team can not block; they must all line up on the line of scrimmage)

Question 8

Downs

Answer 8

The offense will have 4 tries or downs to get the distance needed for a 1st down or touchdown, while the defense tries to stop them

Question 9

Huddle

Answer 9

An on-field gathering of members of a team in order to secretly communicate instructions for the upcoming play.

Question 10

Center

Answer 10

A player position on offense. The center usually snaps the ball. The middle lineman is not always the snapper.

Question 11

Extra Point

Answer 11

Your team will have one attempt to score from 5 yars away from the endzone directly after scoring a touchdown. (1 point)

Question 12

Free Safety T

Answer 12

This is the centerfielder of football. This position can roam the middle of the field and try to predict where the ball is going to be thrown or ran and react to the ball

Question 13

Clipping

Answer 13

When an offensive player blocks the defender in the back (10 year penalty, replay down)

Question 14

Linebacker

Answer 14

This is the defender who lines up behindthe defensive line and can either cover the running back or blitz the quarterback

Question 15

Safety

Answer 15

When the defensive team stops the offensive player with the ball in their own endzone (2 point and possession of the ball)

Question 16

Buttonhook

Answer 16

The buttonhook route is when a receiver runs straight upfield a certain distance and then plants hard and runs straight back towards the quarterback. Often simply called a hook route. In some cases, a hook is considered a very long buttonhook, such as 10+ yards downfield. Hence the receiver must dig his cleats in hard to stop and come back at the quarterback after running so far and fast.

Question 17

Tackling

Answer 17

If a player tackles another, whether offensive or defensive, it will be a 15 yard penalty. (If occurs more than once by the same player your will have to sit out the remainder of the game)

Question 18

National Football League (NFL)

Answer 18

The largest professional American football league, with 32 teams split into 2 conferences (National & American), 4 divisions each (North, West, East, South).

Question 19

Wide Receiver

Answer 19

The wide receiver lines up on the line of scrimmage towards the sidelines and runs patterns in ordr to get open for a pass

Question 20

Bull Rushing

Answer 20

If a defender tries to run over, instead of around, a blocking offensive player they will be penalized (10 yards penalty, automatic 1st down)

Question 21

Running Back

Answer 21

Lines up beside the quarterback and has several options: run the ball, go out for a pass, or help block oncoming defenders.

Question 22

Holding

Answer 22

This is when an offensive player holds the defender trying to pursue the ball (10 yard penalty replay down)

Question 23

Offsides

Answer 23

When an offensive or defensive player lines up or leaves too early, ending up on the other side of the line of scrimmage (5 yard penalty)

Question 24

Defensive Line

Answer 24

These are tree people who are trying to get by the offensive line and sack the quarterback or stop the run play

Question 25

Cornerback

Answer 25

This is the position that tries to defend the wide receiver by stopping them from catching a pass

Question 26

Number of Players on Field in Flag football

Answer 26

7 players on offense and 7 players on defense

Question 27

Quarterback

Answer 27

Person who lines up behind and receives the snap from the center when they say hike. He also either hands the ball off, passes or runs with the football

Question 28

Offense Players on Field during game

Answer 28

1 Quarterback; 3 Offensive Linemen; 2 Wide Receivers; and 1 Running Back

Question 29

Defense Players in Field during game

Answer 29

1 Free Safety; 3 Defensive Linemen; 2 Cornerbacks; and 1 Linebacker