WorksheetsFlag Football Alternative
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 28mins
The imaginary line that separates the offense from the defense is called the ________.
line of scrimmage
none of the above
line of separation
end line
The position that throws the ball is called the ______.
Wide receiver
Quarterback
Running back
Center
When the defense catches the ball it is called a _________.
None of the above
Complete pass
Incomplete pass
Interception
How many points is a touchdown worth?
7
6
3
1
If a pass is not caught, the ball is placed _________.
A replay is done
Where the ball hit the ground
Back at the original spot
None if the above
If I throw with my right hand, I should step with my left foot. This is called _________.
Opposition
Form
Spiral
None of the above
How many tries/downs does a team have to score a touchdown?
1
6
5
4
The position who snaps/hikes the ball is the ___________.
Wide receiver
Quarterback
Running back
Center
There are 50 people playing flag football on 5 fields. How many people are on each team?
4
6
5
10
What is the job of the quarterback?
throw the ball to a receiver
catch the ball to try and make a touchdown
kick the ball for a field-goal
What is the job of the receiver?
throw the ball to a receiver
catch the ball to try and make a touchdown
kick the ball for a field-goal
The team that has the ball is called the offense.
True
False
An intercepted pass is when a defensive player (the team without the ball) catches the ball.
True
False
In flag football it is okay to tackle the person running with the ball.
True
False
When the receiver doesn't catch the ball from their quarterback, it is called a complete pass.
True
False
In football, the game is started with a kick-off, just as in hockey the game starts with a face-off.
True
False
To start the play, the ball is hiked from the ____________.
end zone
middle of the field
line of scrimmage
The ____________ is an imaginary line that goes across the field where the ball is placed for the start of a play.
end zone
line of scrimmage
the sideline
In flag football, a team is given this many "chances" to score a touchdown?
4 downs
3 downs
2 downs
1 down
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 ______________.
turnover on downs
apple turnover
mirror image
This is the place where you score a touchdown.
sideline
press box
end zone
field goal post
When a receiver does not catch a pass from their quarterback, it is called a(n) ________________ pass.
complete
incomplete
half
fumble
When a receiver catches the ball that their quarterback throws, it is called a(n) ____________ pass.
complete
incomplete
fumble
half
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 ___________.
complete pass
incomplete pass
fumble
touch down
Which players are eligible to receive passes?
Center
Guard
running back
all players are eligible to receive passes
Pads and helmets are necessary in flag football.
True
False
none of the above
What teams played the first college flag football game?
Florida St and Michigan
Clemson and Alabama
Princeton and Radford
Rutgers and Princeton
In what year was the first college flag football game played?
1882
1905
1865
1869
The team with the ball is referred to as the defense and the team without the ball is called the offense.
True
False
A team's ___________ is the most important part of the game.
captain
coach
running back
strategy
The defense tries to stop the offense by ___________ who has the ball
tackling the player
pulling a flag out of the belt of the player
tripping the player who has the ball
none of the above
Which player snaps the ball to the quarterback?
center
running back
guard
wide receiver
The birthplace of the first national flag football organization is_________?
St. Andrews
New Orleans
Washington DC
St. Louis
"No-running zones," are located ______ yards in front of each end zone.
10
20
5
2
There are no fumbles in Flag football.
true
false
none of the above
Penalties are usually _________ yards for breaking the rules.
5
10
15
3
Once the offense passes midfield it has how many plays to score a touchdown?
3
2
4
depends on how much time is left in class
A quarterback cannot run with the ball past the line of scrimmage, unless_____.
he is rushed
someone has touched the ball
he hands off the ball (tossed or pitched) and it has been returned to him
he doesn't care and is going to run anyway
Who can rush the quarterback?
all players starting 7 yards from the line of scrimmage
all players starting 6 yards from the line of scrimmage
all players starting on the line of scrimmage
all players
The offense may use ______ hand-offs behind the line of scrimmage
1
2
3
multiple
The ball is spotted where the ball carrier is when he finally notices his flag has been pulled.
True
False
Sometimes
If you say so
The field is divided into this many four ___ yard zones
20
10
50
25
Tackling or _______ are not allowed in flag football.
Blocking
Kicking
Fighting
all of the above
The "T" in NTFL stands for?
Tackle
Touch
Touchdown
Team
How are 1st downs awarded?
After 2 successful throws
After scoring a touchdown
After passing a 20-yard marker
After passing a 10-yard marker
How many players need to be on the line of scrimmage for offense?
4
7
5
0
How long is the quarterback's protection period?
5 seconds
10 seconds
15 seconds
unlimited
Which players are eligible to receive or rush the ball?
Receivers
Running Backs
All players
No players
Which players are ineligible to receive or rush the ball?
Receivers
Running Backs
All Players
Players without Flags
How much is a touchdown worth?
6 points
7 points
8 points
3 points
How much is a safety worth?
1 point
2 points
3 points
6 points
Is tackling allowed in flag football?
Yes
No
