1. Flag Football

3. What is Flag Football?  Flag is a modified version of tackle football and provides participants with the opportunity to develop many of the same skills, tactics and strategies without significant physical contact.

4. Objective  Two teams of five players  To outscore your opponents by scoring touchdowns  One team on the offence has possession of the ball and attempts to move the ball across the goal line  They do so by passing and running the ball  The opposition on the defence stops them  Players attempt to stop the ball carrier by removing their flags

5. Equipment  Shoes  Football  Flags  Pylons to mark boundaries

6. Positions  Quarterback (QB)  Captain on the offense  QB calls the offensive plays  QB stands behind the Center and receives the ball in what is called a “snap”  QB has the option to hand off the ball or pass the football

9. Center (C)  Snaps the football to the QB  Center then can run out for a pass

11. Wide Receiver  The WR catches the passes made by the QB  WR can take a handoff  May be up to three WR on the offence

13. Some Wide Receiver Routes

14. Running Back (RB)  RB stands behind or next to the QB and is responsible for receiving handoffs  RB also catches passes from the QB

16. Defensive Backs (DB)  All defensive positions are called DBs  DB stops players on the offence by intercepting the football or by slapping the ball away.  DB tries to pull the flag of the player who is possession of the ball.

17. Centre QB Wide Receiver Wide Receiver RB

18. Possession  There are no kickoffs.  The offensive team takes possession of the ball at its 5- yard line and has three plays (downs) to cross midfield.  If the offensive team fails to cross midfield, possession of the ball changes and the opposition starts its drive from its 5-yard line.

19. Scoring  Touchdown: 6 Points

20. Running on Offense  The Center is the Player who gives the ball to the Quarterback via a snap.  QB can then pass the ball to one of their receivers or pass the ball off.  QB has 7 seconds to pass the ball.  QB can choose to run with the ball.

21.  If another player on the defense catches the ball, they can run with it. (Interception)  If the ball is not caught then it is a dead ball.

22. Offside  If a player is in front of the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped.

23. Typical Field Dimensions http://flagflagfootball.com/rules/