WorksheetsFlag Football Basics
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 22mins
Pads and helmets are necessary in flag football.
True
False
none of the above
The team with the ball is referred to as the defense and the team without the ball is called the offense.
True
False
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
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
Tackling or _______ are not allowed in flag football.
Blocking
Kicking
Fighting
all of the above
Which player is in charge of calling the plays?
Quarterback
Center
Receiver
None of the above
Which player is in charge of snapping or hiking the ball to the quarterback?
Quarterback
Center
Receiver
None of the above
Which player runs routes and catches passes?
Quarterback
Center
Receiver
None of the above
True or False: Flags should be worn under your shirt?
True
False
An offense has how many plays to get a first down?
3
4
5
6
If a team fails to reach 1st down after 3 plays, they can _______ or ________.
SELECT 2 ANSWERS.
punt
quit
attempt 4th down
switch teams
Another word for rushing the passer/qb is __________.
run
curl route
double dive
blitzing
Where are the end zones?
Opposite ends of the field.
at the 3-point line
home plate
over the net
Draw a line where the line of scrimmage would be.
The team that does not have the ball, trying to stop the ball from progressing is called _______.
center
defense
offense
line backer
Touchdowns are worth ____ points.
2
4
6
8
True or false: Points after Touchdown (PAT): 5-yard pass = 1pt; 10-yard = 2pts; from midfield = 3 pts.
True
False
QB sneaks are allowed. (QB runs the ball)
True
False
This position plays defense on short runs and passes. Aka DB.
receiver
defensive back
rusher
center
The ______ is usually at the back of the defense, making sure nobody gets loose to score deep.
QB
center
punter
safety
