flag football terms

Center

Hikes the ball and blocks to protect the quarterback.

Quarterback

Calls the plays and throws the ball.

Wide Receiver

Runs pass patterns and catches the ball.

Cornerback

Defensive player who defends the wide receiver.

Defensive Lineman

Rushes the quarterback and tries to 'sack' the quarterback.

Running Back

The player that receives a handoff from the quarterback and runs with the football.

Interception

When the defense catches a pass intended for the offense.

Line of Scrimmage

Imaginary line drawn from the tip of the ball and parallel to the goal line; where the play starts.

Incomplete Pass

When a pass hits the ground.

Fumble

Ball carrier loses possession of the ball.

Rush

When the defense attempts to go onto the other side and 'tackle' the player.

Downs

The number of tries a team has to advance the ball.

Blitz

When the defense crosses the line of scrimmage without counting 'Mississippi' in an attempt to 'tackle' the person with the ball.

Offsides

When a player moves or crosses the line of scrimmage before the ball is hiked.

Touchdown

When the ball is carried or caught across the opponent’s goal line.

Tackle

When the player with the ball gets his/her belt pulled off.

Sack/Loss of Yards

When the quarterback gets the belt pulled off behind the line of scrimmage.