Flag Football Quiz

What is the goal of flag football?

• To score more touchdowns than the other team by moving the ball into the end zone

• To tackle the opposing players to the ground

• To hold onto the ball for the longest time

• To throw the ball to the sideline

How is a play stopped in flag football?

• By tackling the ball carrier

• By pulling the ball carrier's flag

• By grabbing the ball

• By crossing the sideline

How many players are typically on each team in flag football?

• 7

• 11

• 9

• 5

What is the line of scrimmage?

• The line where players must stand to start a play

• The line where the ball is placed after each play

• The line where the touchdown is scored

• The line that marks the center of the field

What happens if a player crosses the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped?

• The player must return to their side

• The player is offside, and their team receives a penalty

• The play continues as normal

• The other team gets to choose a player to leave the field

How many downs (attempts) does the offensive team get to advance the ball to the next zone or score a touchdown?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which of the following actions is illegal in flag football?

• Running with the ball

• Passing the ball forward

• Flag guarding (using hands to block the flag from being pulled)

• Pulling the flag of the ball carrier

What must happen for a team to score a touchdown?

• The ball carrier must get their flag pulled in the end zone

• The ball carrier must cross the opponent’s goal line without their flag being pulled

• The ball carrier must pass the ball across the goal line

• The ball carrier must run out of bounds in the end zone

If a defensive player intercepts a pass, what can they do?

• Keep the ball and start a new play

• Run towards the opposing team's end zone to score

• Hand the ball back to the offense

• Immediately stop the play

Which of the following is NOT allowed when trying to stop the ball carrier?

• Pulling their flag

• Blocking the ball carrier with your body

• Touching the ball carrier’s body

• Chasing the ball carrier