• After school intramural
• For grades 3-5
• Includes PowerPoint and on the
field training explaining rules and
positions
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After reviewing the PowerPoint and taking
part in on the field training, students will
be able to identify the proper rules of how
to play flag football with an accuracy of
80%.
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Given the pictures and information, students
will be able to identify each position on the
field and will know the main purpose of each
position with an accuracy of 80%.
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Choose a topic to learn about
Flag Football rules
Flag Football Positions
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In flag football, players are not wearing
pads so there is a unique set of rules that
must be followed. Lets Review these rules
before taking a brief quiz!
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• 4 downs to get a 1st down of 10 yards.
• Field Goal = 3 points
• Extra point = 1 point
• Safety = 2 points
• Touchdown = 6 points
• 2 point conversions take place from the 5 yard
line following a touchdown.
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• Kickoffs take place from the 35 yard line.
• Team has option to punt or go for it on 4th
down.
• No tackling, throwing down, or tripping
opponents (Must pull the opponents flag off to
get them down).
• Passes must be behind the line of scrimmage.
• Laterals can only go backwards.
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1. Failure to learn or abide by rules will
costs your team points and yards.
2. Serious violations could lead to the
player getting ejected.
3. Understanding the rules will allow
players to better understand and enjoy
the game.
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Now that you have learned the rules
to flag football, please choose your
next step.
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• Flag football allows for 11 offensive and 11
defensive players to be on the field at one time.
• Offensive positions consists of a quarterback,
running back, wide receiver, and linemen.
• Defensive typically contains defensive backs, line
backers, and linemen.
• Any player is allowed to kick, hold, or punt the
ball.
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•Even though the original diagram shows a
fullback, this is the primary way we will line up.
X
X
Receivers
O-Linemen
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X X
Qb
RB
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X
X
Receivers
• The picture below demonstrates the primary
positions for the defense.
• It should be noted that the defense should adjust
to whatever formation is being used by the
offense.
O
O (Corner)
O
Safeties
Linebackers
O
O
O
O O O O ( D-Linemen)
( Corner) O
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Quarterbacks, Running Backs, and Receivers are all
allowed to run, pass, or catch the ball. However, it
is important to know the primary purpose of each
position.
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• QB: Call the play, take the snap, pass, run, or hand of
the ball.
• RB: Run and catch the ball or block for the QB.
• WR: Run routes and catch passes.
• O-line: Only allowed to block.
• D-Line: Rush the Quarterback and stop the run.
• Linebackers: Cover passes, blitz QB, and Stop RB.
• Defensive Backs: Cover WR’s, preventing them from
catching the ball.
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Now that you know the primary way to line
up and the main job of each position, you
should now be able to apply it on the field.
Flag Football
Rules
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Flag Football
Positions
Please click the correct answer for the following
6 questions.
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1. How many points is a safety worth?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
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2. How many downs or chances does the
offense get to earn a 1st down?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 4
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3. How is a player legally considered to be
down?
a. By tackling the opponent
b. Pulling the opponents flag off
c. Tripping the opponent
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4. A pass from any eligible player must take
place from where?
a. Behind the line of scrimmage
b. In front of the line of scrimmage
c. Only on even yard marks
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5. What is the primary job of a Wide Receiver?
a. Throw the ball
b. Run routes and catch passes
c. Block the defensive lineman
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6. What is the only thing that the offensive
linemen are allowed to do?
a. Run routes
b. Block
c. Throw passes
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You have officially competed the flag football
quiz!
Sources
•http://www.rowanymca.com/branches/ero
wan/youthsports.aspx
•http://www.thatminoritything.com/?p=126
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•http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_foot
ball_rules