1. FLAG FOOTBALL
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2. HISTORY
American football as we know it originated in the late 1800s developing from two English sports, soccer and rugby.
Touch and flag football grew out of the interest in American football.
Flag football eliminated the controversy in touch football, which allowed for less contact and a clearly successful tackle by pulling a flag.
The skill to grab or protect the flag also made flag football more interesting than touch football.
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3. FLAG FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT
Flags
Comfortable athletic clothing including athletic shoes
Pennies
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4. FOOTBALL FIELD
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5. RULES
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6. HOW TO PLAY There are 8 players on each team
The game starts with a throw off or kick off from mid-field
The objective is to carry or pass the football across the defense’s goal line for a touchdown
Offense gets 4 consecutive attempts, called downs, to advance the ball 10 yards
There are two types of scoring, 6-point touchdown and 2-point conversion
Defense stops offense by pulling one flag which is called a tackle
No body contact is allowed
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7. Football vs. Flag Football
11 players on each team
8 players on each team
Objective is to carry or pass the football across the defense’s goal line
Game begins with a kickoff
Game begins with a kickoff or throw off
Touchdown = 6 points
2 point conversion = 2 points
Safety = 2 points
Field Goal = 3 points
None
Extra Point = 1
Defense stops offense by tackling person with ball
Defense stops offense by pulling flag from the person with the ball
Contact is allowed
Contact is NOT allowed
Offense gets 4 consecutive attempts, called downs
Blocking
Screen Blocking
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8. LINE OF SCRIMMAGE
An imaginary line stretching the width of the field that separates the two teams prior to the snap of the ball and where the ball is placed before each play
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9. DOWN
One play, starting when the ball is put into play and ending when the ball is ruled dead
There are 4 Downs in Flag Football
The offensive team has 4 downs or plays to either score or gain 10 yards. If the team gains 10 yards, then they get a new set of 4 downs. If they don't gain 10 yards, after the fourth try, the opposing team gets possession of the football at the spot of the tackle.
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10. COMPLETION & INTERCEPTION
A completion is a forward pass that is caught by an eligible receiver.
An interception is a pass thrown toward an offensive player but is caught by a defensive player.
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11. TOUCHDOWN
A scoring play in which any part of the ball, while legally in the possession of a player who is in-bounds, crosses the plane of the opponent's goal line (A touchdown counts as 6 points.)
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12. 2 POINT CONVERSION
A scoring play, immediately after a touchdown, in which a team can add two bonus points by running or passing the ball into the end zone on one play starting from the opponent's two-yard line.
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13. FLAG FOOTBALL SAFETY
In regulation game of flag football players need to wear athletic shoes and clothing
Players need to be aware of all surroundings making sure not to come in contact with another player
Make sure football field is free of debris, specifically, rocks or equipment that has been left out
Practice proper communication, speak loud enough to be heard over any other noises
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14. POSITIONS
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15. QUARTERBACK
The offensive player who receives the ball from the center at the start of each play before either handing it to the running back, throwing it to a receiver, or running with it himself.
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16. CENTER
The offensive lineman who hikes (or snaps) the ball to the quarterback at the start of each play. The act of hiking (or snapping) the football.
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17. An offensive player who runs with the football
RUNNING BACK
An offensive player who runs with the football
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18. WIDE RECIEVER An offensive player who runs out to catch the football
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19. GUARD
A member of the offensive line. There are two guards on every play, and they line up on either side of the offensive center.
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20. SKILLS/CUES
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21. The act of throwing the ball to another player
PASSING
The act of throwing the ball to another player
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22. FORWARD PASSING CUES One hand with fingers on strings
Side to the target
Step with opposite foot
Twist
Throw
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23. The act of catching a football without dropping it
RECEIVING CUES
The act of catching a football without dropping it
Elbows flexed
Reach with hands
Eyes track the ball
Soft hands pull it in
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24. RECEIVING A FOOTBALL THROWN LOW/MEDIUM
Pinkies together with fingers forward
Eyes track ball
Extend arms with pinkies together
Use 2 hands
Soft hands pull it in
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25. RECEIVING A FOOTBALL THROWN HIGH
Thumbs Together
Eyes track ball
Extend arms with thumbs together
Use 2 hands
Soft hands pull it in
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26. To put the ball in play by giving it to the quarterback
SNAP
To put the ball in play by giving it to the quarterback
SNAP VIDEO
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27. HANDOFF The act of giving the ball to another player HANDOFF VIDEO
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28. A sideways or backwards pass thrown from one player to another
LATERAL PASS
A sideways or backwards pass thrown from one player to another
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29. STRATEGIES
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30. OFFENSE & DEFENSE Offense Defense
The team that has the football and attempts to advance it toward their goal for a touchdown
The team that is trying to stop the offense from scoring by pulling their flag or intercepting the ball
Offense
Defense
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31. TACKLE
Performed by a member of the defending team by pulling one flag off the offensive ball carrier. Results in a dead ball.
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32. BLOCKING
The action made by one of the linesmen or backs to get in the way of an opponent trying to tackle the player with the ball
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33. DEFENDING A RECIEVER Move backwards
Never allow receiver to get behind you
Watch ball and anticipate throw
Shadow receiver
Try to intercept
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