by Dana Corey
Flag football, a thrilling variant of American football, combines the strategy and excitement of the traditional game with a unique twist—no tackling! Instead, players must grab flags from their opponents’ belts to stop their advance. This quiz will put your knowledge of flag football to the test, covering everything from rules and history to positions and strategies. Are you ready to prove you’re a flag football aficionado? Let’s get started and see how much you know!
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Flag Football Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary objective in flag football?
To tackle the opponent
To score touchdowns
To kick field goals
To block passes
2. How many players are typically on each team in a standard game of flag football?
5
7
11
9
3. In flag football, what must a defender do to stop the ball carrier?
Tackle the ball carrier
Intercept the ball
Pull the flag from the ball carrier’s belt
Block the ball carrier
4. Which of the following is NOT a position in flag football?
Quarterback
Wide Receiver
Linebacker
Pitcher
5. How many points is a touchdown worth in flag football?
3
6
7
5
6. What is the length of a standard flag football field?
50 yards
60 yards
80 yards
100 yards
7. What piece of equipment is essential for playing flag football?
Helmet
Shoulder pads
Flags
Cleats
8. In flag football, how many downs does a team have to advance the ball 10 yards?
3
4
5
6
9. What is the term for a pass caught by the defense in flag football?
Fumble
Interception
Sack
Incomplete pass
10. Which organization governs the rules of flag football in the United States?
FIFA
NBA
USA Football
NHL
11. What is the typical duration of a flag football game?
30 minutes
40 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
12. What is the maximum number of points a team can score in a single play in flag football?
6
7
8
9
13. In flag football, what is the term for when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage?
Sack
Blitz
Safety
Fumble
14. Which of the following is NOT a common penalty in flag football?
Offside
Holding
Traveling
Pass interference
15. What is the term for a play where the ball is thrown forward to a receiver?
Lateral
Hand-off
Forward pass
Reverse
16. In flag football, what is the term for a play where the ball is handed off to a running back?
Lateral
Hand-off
Forward pass
Reverse
17. What is the term for the area where a touchdown is scored in flag football?
End zone
Red zone
Goal line
Touchdown zone
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