Flag Football Rules Review

Flashcards covering rules, timing, fouls, penalties, gameplay regulations, and scoring for simplified flag football based on the lecture transcript.

How many players can be on a team in simplified flag football, and how many players is GNYA using?

A team can have up to $9$ players, but GNYA plays with $6$ players.

Where does play start at the beginning of a possession?

Play starts on the $20 point 0 point 0 line$ (offensive team's $20\,\text{yard}$ line) on the offensive team's goal line, as there are no kickoffs.

How is first possession of the ball determined in simplified flag football?

First possession of the ball is determined by a coin toss.

What is the structure and duration of a simplified flag football game?

The game consists of two $20\,\text{minute}$ halves.

How many time-outs is each team granted during the game?

Each team is entitled to two $60\,\text{second}$ time-outs throughout the entire game.

How is a tied game handled in overtime?

A coin toss determines who gets the ball and side. Additional overtime periods are played if needed until the first team scores.

What boundaries determine that the ball or player is out of bounds?

The sideline or the backline of the end zone.

Which personal foul results in a player ejection?

Tackling the runner warrants an ejection.

What is the standard penalty distance for most fouls?

All penalties are $10\,\text{yards}$, except specific named exceptions.

What is the specific penalty for Roughing the Quarterback?

An automatic first down and $15\,\text{yards}$.

What is the specific penalty for Offsides?

A $5\,\text{yard}$ penalty.

Where is the penalty enforced for Pass interference?

The penalty is enforced at the location where the penalty occurred.

How far back must defensive players stand before the ball is hiked or snapped?

Defensive players must be a minimum of $5\,\text{yards}$ behind the football until the ball is snapped/hiked.

What rule applies to offensive players right before the snap?

Offensive players must remain still before the ball is snapped/hiked.

How must players wear their shirts relative to the flag belt?

All shirts must be tucked in and are not permitted to hang over the flag belt.

If a player loses their flag belt during a down and catches or carries a live ball, how is that player ruled down?

The player is considered down when a legal tag (one hand touched by the defense between the shoulders and knees, including the hand and arm) is made.

What actions are classified as flag guarding?

Flag guarding includes using any part of the body or ball to prevent an opponent from pulling the belt, such as swinging a hand/arm over the belt, placing the ball over the belt, or lowering shoulders.

Which offensive player is ineligible to receive passes?

The hiker/snapper is the only player ineligible to receive passes.

What is the requirement for a player when making a pass reception?

A player must have at least one foot inbounds when making a reception.

When is the quarterback permitted to run past the line of scrimmage?

The quarterback may run past the line of scrimmage if an option play has occurred.

What are the rules regarding spinning and diving while running with the ball?

Spinning is allowed, but players cannot leave their feet to avoid a defensive player (no diving).

Where is the ball spotted after a player is deflagged or tagged?

The ball is spotted where the ball carrier's feet are when the flag is pulled or the player is touched, not where the ball itself is.

How many points are awarded for a Touchdown?

$6\,\text{points}$.

How many points are awarded for conversions by running and conversions by passing?

Conversion by running awards $1\,\text{point}$, while conversion by passing awards $2\,\text{points}$.

How many points are awarded for a Safety?

$2\,\text{points}$.