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Flag Football

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which players are eligible to receive passes?

a)

Center

b)

Guard

c)

running back

d)

all players are eligible to receive passes

2.

Pads and helmets are necessary in flag football.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

none of the above

3.

The team with the ball is referred to as the defense and the team without the ball is called the offense.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

A team's ___________ is the most important part of the game.

a)

captain

b)

coach

c)

running back

d)

strategy

5.

The defense tries to stop the offense by ___________ who has the ball

a)

tackling the player

b)

pulling a flag out of the belt of the player

c)

tripping the player who has the ball

d)

none of the above

6.

Which player snaps the ball to the quarterback?

a)

center

b)

running back

c)

guard

d)

wide receiver

7.

Once the offense passes midfield it has how many plays to score a touchdown?

a)

3

b)

2

c)

4

d)

depends on how much time is left in class

8.

A quarterback cannot run with the ball past the line of scrimmage, unless_____.

a)

he is rushed

b)

someone has touched the ball

c)

he hands off the ball (tossed or pitched) and it has been returned to him

d)

he doesn't care and is going to run anyway

9.

Who can rush the quarterback?

a)

all players starting 7 yards from the line of scrimmage

b)

all players starting 6 yards from the line of scrimmage

c)

all players starting on the line of scrimmage

d)

all players

10.

The ball is spotted where the ball carrier is when he finally notices his flag has been pulled.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Sometimes

d)

If you say so

11.

The field is divided into this many four ___ yard zones

a)

20

b)

10

c)

50

d)

25

12.

Tackling or _______ are not allowed in flag football.

a)

Blocking

b)

Kicking

c)

Fighting

d)

all of the above

13.
A play that results in the ball touching the ground behind the line of scrimmage results in:
a)
Down played over
b)
A live play
c)
Action is delayed until somebody comes up with the ball
d)
Ball is dead, loss of down
14.
When running with the ball, one should:
a)
Stiff arm opponents
Only pump arms to aid in running motion
b)
Try to run over defender
c)
Only pump arms to aid in running motion
d)
Swipe free arm at would be tacklers
15.
Flags are to be placed on the outside of your shirt:
a)
True
b)
False
16.
All players should be positive and respectful of classmates different abilities:
a)
True
b)
False
17.

The imaginary line that separates the offense from the defense is called the ________.

a)

line of scrimmage

b)

none of the above

c)

line of separation

d)

end line

18.

The position that throws the ball is called the ______.

a)

Wide receiver

b)

Quarterback

c)

Running back

d)

Center

19.

When the defense catches the ball it is called a _________.

a)

None of the above

b)

Complete pass

c)

Incomplete pass

d)

Interception

20.

How many points is a touchdown worth?

a)

7

b)

6

c)

3

d)

1

21.

If a pass is not caught, the ball is placed _________.

a)

A replay is done

b)

Where the ball hit the ground

c)

Back at the original spot

d)

None if the above

22.

If I throw with my right hand, I should step with my left foot. This is called _________.

a)

Opposition

b)

Form

c)

Spiral

d)

None of the above

23.

How many tries/downs does a team have to score a touchdown?

a)

1

b)

6

c)

5

d)

4

24.

When are the 2 times the football is placed on the “X” ?

a)

To start the game; after 4th down

b)

To start the game; after a touchdown

c)

After a touchdown; after 4th down

d)

After a touchdown; after 5th down

25.

The position who snaps/hikes the ball is the ___________.

a)

Wide receiver

b)

Quarterback

c)

Running back

d)

Center

26.

There are 50 people playing flag football on 5 fields. How many people are on each team?

a)

4

b)

6

c)

5

d)

10

27.

What is the job of the receiver?

a)

throw the ball to a receiver

b)

catch the ball to try and make a touchdown

c)

kick the ball for a field-goal

d)

block the defense for the play

28.

The team that has the ball is called the ________________

a)

Offense

b)

Defence

c)

winning team

d)

losing team

29.

An intercepted pass is when a defensive player (the team without the ball) catches the ball.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

In flag football it is okay to tackle the person running with the ball.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

When the receiver doesn't catch the ball from their quarterback, it is called a complete pass.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

In football, the game is started with a kick-off, just as in hockey the game starts with a face-off.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

To start the play, the ball is hiked from the ____________.

a)

end zone

b)

middle of the field

c)

line of scrimmage

34.

When a team does not score a touchdown and all of their downs are used up, the ball goes to the other team, this is called a ______________.

a)

turnover on downs

b)

apple turnover

c)

mirror image

35.

This is the place where you score a touchdown.

a)

sideline

b)

press box

c)

end zone

d)

field goal post

36.

When a receiver does not catch a pass from their quarterback, it is called a(n) ________________ pass.

a)

complete

b)

incomplete

c)

half

d)

fumble

37.

When a receiver catches the ball that their quarterback throws, it is called a(n) ____________ pass.

a)

complete

b)

incomplete

c)

fumble

d)

half

38.

When the receiver catches the ball thrown by their quarterback and they run toward their end zone but drop the ball while they are running, this is called a ___________.

a)

complete pass

b)

incomplete pass

c)

fumble

d)

touch down

39.

You belt and flags must be visible at all times on the field.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

a down is over when

a)

the ball is dropped

b)

when a flag is pulled

c)

when a runner runs out of bounds

d)

a runner loses his flag, runs out of bounds, a pass is incomplete, or some one with the ball falls and touches the ground

41.

What is it called when the Quarterback has his flag pulled by the defense behind the line of scrimmage?

a)

Sack

b)

Interception

c)

Fumble

d)

Touchdown

42.

What is it called when you enter the end zone with possession of the ball?

a)

Sack

b)

Interception

c)

Fumble

d)

Touchdown

43.

What is the additional play after a touchdown called?

a)

Safety

b)

Extra Point

c)

Line of Scrimmage

d)

Touchdown

44.

What is it called when the defense “tackles” an offensive player in their own end zone?

a)

Safety

b)

Extra Point

c)

Line of Scrimmage

d)

Touchdown

45.

How many points is a safety worth?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

46.

How many points is an extra point 5 steps from the goal line worth?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

47.

How many points is an extra point 10 steps from the goal line worth?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

48.

Which player runs routes and catches passes?

a)

Quarterback

b)

Center

c)

Receiver

d)

None of the above

49.

Which throwing cue helps you throw the ball further?

a)

Side to target

b)

L shaped arm

c)

Stepping with the opposite foot

d)

Releasing it high