Flag Football

Flag Football vs. Football

Basic Rules

Poll

Have you played FLAG FOOTBALL before?

• YES

• NO

Flag Football is believed to have begun in the U.S. military during World War II. The game was started for military personnel to play without getting injured during wartime. Maryland is generally accepted as its birthplace.

FLAG FOOTBALL VS FOOTBALL

• 7 players, 25 yards for 1st down in FLAG FOOTBALL

• 11 players, 10 yards for 1st down

• BOTH get 4 attempts for a 1st down

FLAG FOOTBALL

• NO blocking, fumbling, tackling, or kicking in FLAG FOOTBALL

• NO fumbling

• No tackling

• No kicking or punting

• Pulling a flag has the same effect as tackling

4 tries for a 1st down

10 yards for Football and 25 yards for Flag Football

Multiple Choice

Pulling a flag has the same effect as tackling

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

How many yards for a 1st down in FLAG FOOTBALL?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25

Multiple Choice

Tackling is allowed in Flag Football.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Flag Football was believed to be started in the military.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

There are 7 players in Flag Football on the field.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

How many yards for a 1st down in FOOTBALL?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25