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WorksheetsPE: NFL Flag Football Rules and Routes
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 32mins
At the start of the game, who calls the coin toss?
The home team
The visiting team
The referee
The coach
What choice does the winner of the coin toss have?
Choice of direction
Choice of offense or defense
Choice to defer
Choice of starting position
How many downs does the offensive team have to cross midfield?
Two downs
Three downs
Four downs
Five downs
What happens if the offensive team fails to cross midfield on 4th down?
They get another chance
The game restarts
The opposing team starts its drive from its own 5-yard line
The offensive team scores a point
What are the outer perimeter lines around the field called in football terminology?
Line of Scrimmage
Boundary Lines
Rush Line
Line-to-Gain
Which term refers to an imaginary line running through the point of the football and across the width of the field?
Rush Line
Line-to-Gain
Line of Scrimmage
Boundary Lines
What is the term for the line the offense must pass to get a first down or score?
Line-to-Gain
Rush Line
Boundary Lines
Line of Scrimmage
What is the role of the player who throws the ball and may or may not be the quarterback?
Rusher
Passer
Offense
Defense
What is the term for a backward or sideways toss of the ball by the ball-carrier?
Shovel Pass
Lateral
Flag Guarding
Charging
What does the term "Unsportsmanlike Conduct" refer to?
A legal forward pass
A backward toss
A rude, confrontational or offensive behavior or language
An illegal movement of the ball-carrier
What must all players wear at all times while on the field according to the NFL FLAG equipment rules?
Sunglasses
Jewelry
Mouth guards
Watches
What must players remove before playing, as per the NFL FLAG equipment rules?
Soft shell helmets
Jewelry and hard billed hats
Prescription glasses
Winter beanies
What are the two recommended field dimensions for the game?
25 yards wide by 70 yards with two 10-yard endzones
30 yards wide by 60 yards with two 8-yard endzones
25 yards wide by 64 yards with two seven-yard endzones
20 yards wide by 50 yards with two 5-yard endzones
What is the purpose of no-run zones in the game?
To allow teams to run freely
To prevent teams from conducting power run plays
To increase the field size
To allow more touchdowns
How is stepping on the boundary line considered in the game?
In bounds
Out of bounds
A touchdown
A penalty
How many no-run zones does each offensive team approach in each drive?
One
Two
Three
Four
What happens if a team gains a 35-point advantage during a Regular Season Game?
The game continues without any changes
The game ends
The team with the advantage loses a timeout
The clock stops for 5 minutes
How many seconds does a team have to snap the ball after it is spotted?
30 seconds
40 seconds
50 seconds
60 seconds
What is the maximum number of timeouts each team has per half?
One 60-second timeout
Two 30-second timeouts
Three 20-second timeouts
No timeouts
What is the rule regarding interceptions in overtime?
Interceptions are not allowed
Interceptions are returnable and worth 2 points
Interceptions result in a 5-yard penalty
Interceptions end the game immediately
What is the role of the referee in determining the field during overtime?
The referee chooses the team to start on offense
The referee decides which end of the field the overtime will take place on
The referee can stop the clock at their discretion
The referee awards extra points for good sportsmanship
How many points is a touchdown worth in the scoring system described?
3 points
6 points
7 points
10 points
What is the point value for a 1-point PAT (point after touchdown) from the 5-yard line?
0 points
1 point
2 points
3 points
In tournament play, what is the score for a forfeit?
28-0
35-0
21-0
14-0
When is the ball considered live in a game?
At the start of the game
When the official whistles the ball dead
At the snap of the ball
When a player gains possession
What is an automatic dead ball foul related to the neutral zone?
If a player steps out of bounds
If a player enters the neutral zone
If a player scores a touchdown
If a player calls a timeout
What happens if a player gains possession of the ball in the air?
The play is immediately dead
The player is out of bounds
The player is in bounds if the first foot or body part other than the hand contacts the ground
The player must pass the ball
Which of the following is NOT a reason for a play to be ruled "dead"?
The ball-carrier's flag is pulled
The ball-carrier steps out of bounds
The ball-carrier scores a touchdown
The ball-carrier's knee or arm hits the ground
What options does the offense have if an inadvertent whistle occurs?
Replay the down from the original line of scrimmage
Take a timeout
Score a touchdown
Call a foul
Where is the ball spotted when the flag is pulled?
At the line of scrimmage
Where the ball is when the flag is pulled
At the end zone
At the center of the field
What is NOT allowed for the quarterback in terms of running with the ball?
Directly running with the ball
Receiving a handoff
Passing the ball
Throwing a lateral
What happens once the ball has been handed off, in front, behind, or to the side of the quarterback?
The play is immediately dead
The seven-second passing clock is eliminated
The ball must be returned to the line of scrimmage
The quarterback must run with the ball
What is the definition of a "Legal Handoff"?
Total loss of possession directly from one offensive player to another
A handoff that occurs behind the line of scrimmage
A handoff that results in a touchdown
A handoff that is intercepted by the defense
What must all jerseys be before play begins to avoid flag obstruction?
Tucked in
Loose and free
Covered with padding
Brightly colored
How many forward passes are permitted from behind the line of scrimmage in each offensive play?
One
Two
Three
Unlimited
What happens if a pass is not thrown within the seven-second "pass clock"?
The play continues
The down is consumed and the ball is returned to the line of scrimmage
The team gains extra time
The quarterback is penalized
What must a player have in bounds to be considered in possession of the ball?
Both feet
At least one foot or other body part
Both hands
The entire body
What is the point value of an interception returned for a score during regular game play?
Three points
Four points
Six points
Eight points
What is the minimum distance rushers must be from the line of scrimmage to rush the passer?
5 yards
7 yards
10 yards
3 yards
How many players can rush the quarterback at one time?
1 player
2 players
3 players
4 players
What must rushers do to identify themselves before the snap?
Shout their name
Raise their hand
Wear a special jersey
Stand on one foot
What happens if a rusher crosses the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped?
Legal play
Offsides penalty
Touchdown
Safety
What is the consequence if the quarterback's flags are pulled behind the line of scrimmage?
Touchdown
Safety
Sack
Offsides
When does a legal flag pull occur in flag football?
When the ball-carrier is tackled.
When the ball-carrier is in full possession of the ball.
When the ball-carrier drops the ball.
When the ball-carrier is out of bounds.
What is not allowed when defenders attempt to pull flags?
Diving to pull flags.
Tackling the ball-carrier.
Running through the ball-carrier.
Holding the ball-carrier.
What happens if a player's flag inadvertently falls off during a play?
The play continues as normal.
The player is penalized.
The player is down immediately and the play ends.
The player must leave the field.
What is flag guarding in flag football?
Tackling the defender.
Obstructing the defender's access to the flags.
Running out of bounds.
Passing the ball to a teammate.
What is the minimum number of players required on the line of scrimmage in an offense?
One player
Two players
Three players
Four players
What is considered a false start in terms of player movement?
A player moving sideways
A player running backward
A player who is set or runs toward the line of scrimmage while in motion
A player standing still
What must the center do with the ball during a snap?
Hold it for 5 seconds
Snap it with a rapid and continuous motion
Pass it to the quarterback directly
Roll it on the ground
What happens if a player is caught using offensive or confrontational language?
They receive a warning
They are immediately ejected
They are given a penalty
They are allowed to continue playing
What must ball-carriers do to avoid defenders?
Run in a straight line
Make an effort to avoid defenders with an established position
Stop and wait for defenders
Push defenders away
What is the penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct on the defense?
5 yards from the line of scrimmage
10 yards from the line of scrimmage and automatic first down
15 yards from the line of scrimmage
Loss of possession
What is the penalty for defensive pass interference?
-5 yards and loss of down
+5 yards and automatic first down
Automatic first down
-10 yards and loss of down
What happens if a penalty yardage is more than half the distance to the goal?
The penalty is ignored
The penalty is assessed half the distance to the goal
The penalty is doubled
The penalty is assessed in full
What is the penalty for offensive unnecessary roughness?
-5 yards and loss of down
-10 yards and loss of down
+10 yards and automatic first down
+5 yards and automatic first down
Match the following routes:
slant
go
post
corner
curl
Match the following routes:
comback
drag
fade
flat
seam
When a defensive player catches a ball it is called a ___________?
fumble
tackle
interception
reception
How many points is a safety worth in flag football?
1 point
2 points
3 points
6 points
