Football

Flag football

A game similar to rugby and American football where the ball carrier is stopped when a defensive player pulls off one of his/her flags.

Shielding

A technique used in flag football in place of blocking, aimed at ensuring safety.

Forward pass

The primary method of advancing the ball toward the goal line in flag football.

Touchdown

A scoring play worth 6 points in flag football.

Safety

A scoring play worth 2 points in flag football.

Quarterback (QB)

The field general who can pass, handoff, toss, or run with the ball after taking the snap from the Center.

Running Back (RB)

A player who can run with the ball, receive a pass, or block.

Split End (SE)

An outside receiver known for good hands and speed.

Tight End (TE)

A big receiver who is also a good blocker.

Center (C)

The player who snaps the ball to the QB to start the play.

Guard (G)

A player who protects the QB on passing plays and the RB on running plays.

Free Safety (FS)

A defensive player who aligns 8 yards deep in the middle of the defense, acting as the centerfielder.

Cornerback (CB)

A defensive player who aligns 6 yards deep on outside receivers, responsible for covering receivers on pass patterns.

Linebacker (LB)

A defensive player who aligns 4 yards deep and is responsible for both running and passing plays.

Nose Guard (NG)

A defensive player who aligns head up over the center and is tough against the run.

Defensive End (DE)

A defensive player who aligns across from the Tight End or Tackle and is a good pass rusher.

Downs

The offensive team gets 4 downs to score a touchdown; failing to score on 4th down results in the opposition receiving the ball.

Punt

An option for the offensive team on 4th down, which must be communicated to the defensive team.

5 Mississippi's

The count the defense must perform before they can rush the QB.

Fumble

When the ball carrier loses possession of the ball, it remains live and playable until it touches the ground.

Out of bounds

Play stops when a ball carrier goes out of bounds.

Completion

A passed ball that is caught by a receiver.

Down

One of the series of 4 plays to advance the ball. Offensive team gets 4 downs to score a touchdown.

End Zone

The area between the goal line and the end line. A ball carrier who enters the opposition's end zone scores a touchdown for his or her team.

Flag Guarding

An offensive player protecting his/her flag from being pulled by using his/her hands, arms or clothing.

Handoff

A play in which the QB hands the ball off to a RB.

Interception

A thrown ball caught by a defensive player.

Line Of Scrimmage (L.O.S.)

The imaginary line that is drawn from the tip of the ball and is parallel to the end line. This is the spot where each play begins.

Off-Side

One or more players cross the line of scrimmage prior to the designated time.

Pass Interference

An act in which a player pushes, blocks, removes a flag, or holds, and thus prevents an opponent from catching a pass.

Pass Rush

The defensive line must count 5 Mississippi's before rushing the QB.

Sack

When a defensive player pulls the QB's flag before the QB can pass the ball.

Super Bowl

The championship game (pro football's biggest game of the year).

Touchback

Results when a kick-off, punt, or interception is fielded in the player's own end zone & the player "Downs the Ball". The ball is then brought out to the 20 yard line.

Intentional Body Contact

No player is allowed to intentionally contact (bodily) another player. This includes, but is not limited to tackling, blocking, pushing, holding, hitting, tripping, or charging.

Flag Guarding and Unsportsmanlike Conduct

Penalties which result in a 10 yard loss.

Diving onto the Ground

No player is allowed to dive onto the ground.

Forward Pass After Line of Scrimmage

An offensive player cannot throw a forward pass once he or she passes the line of scrimmage.

Off-Side and Rushing the QB

Penalties which result in a 5 yard loss.