Flag Football Basics: Rules, Positions, and Skills

What is the typical number of players on the field for each team in recreational flag football?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

What is the typical length and width of a flag football field?

• 60 to 80 yards long and 20 to 30 yards wide

• 100 to 120 yards long and 50 to 60 yards wide

• 40 to 50 yards long and 10 to 15 yards wide

• 80 to 100 yards long and 40 to 50 yards wide

How many points is a touchdown worth in flag football?

• 3

• 5

• 6

• 7

After a touchdown, teams can attempt a conversion worth how many points?

• 1 or 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

How many attempts (downs) do teams have to advance the ball 10 yards in flag football?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the starting point for each play in flag football called?

• Goal Line

• First Down Line

• Starting Line

• Line of Scrimmage

What is a touchdown in flag football?

• Scoring by carrying the ball into the opposing team's end zone.

• Stopping the play by pulling the flag of the ball carrier.

• Passing the ball to a teammate behind the line of scrimmage.

• Kicking the ball through the opponent's goalposts.

What does 'down-and-distance' mean in flag football?

• A term used to describe how many yards remain to achieve a new set of downs.

• A type of penalty for illegal contact.

• A position played on the defensive line.

• A type of scoring play worth three points.

What skill involves the quarterback throwing the ball to a receiver in flag football?

• Holding

• Passing

• Punting

• Catching

What is the skill called where receivers perform specific patterns to create separation from defenders?

• Lateraling

• Attacking

• Route Running

• Separating