Football Study Guide Quiz

What is the correct hand position when gripping a football for a pass?

• Fingers spread out with palm flat

• Hand on the laces with fingers gripping

• Holding the ball at the tip

• Thumb on the laces only

What should the quarterback do with their elbow when throwing a football?

• Keep it tucked to their side

• Keep it at waist level

• Keep it up and in line with their target

• Keep it locked straight

What is the purpose of following through on a pass?

• To maintain balance

• To ensure accuracy and power

• To keep the ball spinning

• To make the throw look better

Which of the following is NOT a key component of receiving a football?

• Visually tracking the ball

• Absorbing the ball

• Clenching fists tightly

• Using a triangle hand formation when catching above the waist

When catching a football below the waist, what should your hands do?

• Stay in a triangle formation

• Cross pinkies together

• Keep fingers spread apart

• Hold fingers straight and stiff

How many players are on each side in flag football?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

How many downs does the offense have to gain 10 yards in flag football?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the point value of a touchdown in flag football?

• 3

• 5

• 6

• 7

What is the point value of a convert in flag football?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following is a legal way to advance the ball in flag football?

• Passing the ball forward

• Running with the ball

• Both a and b

• Kicking the ball forward