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What is the minimum requirement for a completed pass to be considered successful?
What is the minimum requirement for a completed pass to be considered successful?
What happens if the ball touches the ground during the snap before reaching the quarterback?
What happens if the ball touches the ground during the snap before reaching the quarterback?
What is the purpose of the defense counting to 5-1000 before rushing the quarterback?
What is the purpose of the defense counting to 5-1000 before rushing the quarterback?
What is the penalty for a player crossing the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped?
What is the penalty for a player crossing the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped?
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A touchdown is scored when the ball does what?
A touchdown is scored when the ball does what?
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What must the offense do if they decide to punt on fourth down?
What must the offense do if they decide to punt on fourth down?
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What role does the center play in the offensive team?
What role does the center play in the offensive team?
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What is the scoring value of a safety in football?
What is the scoring value of a safety in football?
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What occurs when the offensive team completes two passes?
What occurs when the offensive team completes two passes?
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Which action is considered a penalty in flag football?
Which action is considered a penalty in flag football?
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When is the quarterback permitted to run with the ball?
When is the quarterback permitted to run with the ball?
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Which of the following correctly describes an unauthorized action by a player?
Which of the following correctly describes an unauthorized action by a player?
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What happens if a player on the defensive team rushes the quarterback after the offensive team has decided to punt?
What happens if a player on the defensive team rushes the quarterback after the offensive team has decided to punt?
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Which of the following statements about the center is accurate?
Which of the following statements about the center is accurate?
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What is a field goal?
What is a field goal?
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What is the main responsibility of the backs in the offensive team?
What is the main responsibility of the backs in the offensive team?
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To complete a pass successfully, what must a receiver ensure?
To complete a pass successfully, what must a receiver ensure?
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What is the point value awarded for a touchdown?
What is the point value awarded for a touchdown?
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Study Notes
Game Play
- The game begins with a kickoff from the twenty-yard line.
- Each play begins at the line of scrimmage.
- The line of scrimmage is where the person carrying the ball is either tagged, tackled or their flag is pulled.
Centering the Ball
- The center may not pick up the ball.
- If the ball touches the ground on the snap before the quarterback catches it, it is down at that spot.
Offensive Players
- Everyone on the offensive team is eligible to go out for a pass.
- Two completed passes gives the offensive team a first down.
Defensive Players
- The defense must count to 5-1000 before they can rush the quarterback
- If the defense rushes the quarterback, the quarterback can run, but does not count as a completion.
- On fourth down the offense may punt, but they must tell the defense before the play begins.
- Defense may not rush if the offense decides to punt.
Scoring
- Touchdown = 7 points.
- Safety = 2 points.
- Field goal = 3 points.
Penalties
- Tripping, pushing, or holding on offense and defense.
- Off sides- a player cannot cross the line of scrimmage until the ball is snapped to the quarterback.
Offensive Positions
- Backs - are the players that ordinarily carry or pass the ball on the offensive team.
- Blocking - the action taken by the offensive linemen and backs in which the body is used to keep defensive players away from the ball.
- Center - The offensive lineman that snaps the ball to the quarterback to begin each play.
- End - the players located at each end of the line of scrimmage.
Other Terms
- Defensive team - the team that does not have the ball.
- Field goal - a place kick that passes through the goal posts; usually done on 4th down and is worth 3 points.
- Forward pass - A pass thrown to a teammate from behind the line of scrimmage.
Game Setup
- Game starts with kickoff from the 20-yard line
- Each play begins at the line of scrimmage
- The line of scrimmage is where the ball carrier is tagged, tackled, or has their flag pulled
Rules
- Center cannot pick up the ball when centering
- If the ball touches the ground before the quarterback catches it, it is down at that spot
- All offensive players are eligible to receive passes
- For a pass to be completed, it cannot touch the ground first
- Receiver must have at least one foot in bounds after catching the ball
- Two completed passes result in a first down
- Defense must count to 5-1000 before rushing the quarterback
- If the defense rushes the quarterback, the quarterback can run, but it doesn't count as a completion
- On fourth down, the offense can punt, but must tell the defense before the play begins
- Defense cannot rush if the offense decides to punt
- A touchdown is scored when the ball crosses the plane of the end zone or goal line
Penalties
- Tripping, pushing, or holding on offense and defense
- Offsides: Players cannot cross the line of scrimmage until the ball is snapped to the quarterback
Scoring
- Touchdown = 7 points
- Safety = 2 points
- Field goal = 3 points
Positions
- Backs: Players on the offensive team who carry or pass the ball
- Blocking: Offensive linemen and backs use their bodies to keep defensive players away from the ball
- Center: The offensive lineman who snaps the ball to the quarterback to begin each play
- Defensive team: The team that doesn't have the ball
- End: Players located at each end of the line of scrimmage
- Field goal: A place kick that passes through the goal posts, typically done on 4th down, worth 3 points
- Forward pass: A pass thrown to a teammate from behind the line of scrimmage
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Test your knowledge on the essential rules of flag football with this quiz. From game play and centering the ball to the roles of offensive and defensive players, you'll cover everything you need to know to play. See how well you understand scoring and the key regulations that govern the game.
