Think you know all there is about flag football? Put your understanding of rules, strategies, and fun facts to the ultimate test in this exciting quiz!
1. Who invented the flag-a-tag belts and flags used in modern flag football?
Paul Brown and Jim Tressel
Porter Wilson and Norman Adams
Tom Brady and Bill Belichick
John Madden and Vince Lombardi
2. What was the primary difference introduced in flag football compared to traditional American football?
Tackling replaced by flag-pulling
Fields are always indoors
No quarterbacks allowed
Teams use round balls
3. Where did flag football first originate?
Los Angeles, California
Fort Meade, Maryland
Dallas, Texas
St. Louis, Missouri
4. What is a common penalty in flag football when a player extends their arms fully while blocking?
Illegal use of hands
False start
Holding
Offside
5. What defensive strategy involves a linebacker always watching the quarterback?
QB spy
Man coverage
Cover two
Zone blitz
6. In a 7-on-7 flag football game, how many offensive linemen are typically used?
Two linemen
Four linemen
Three linemen
Five linemen
7. What happens when a defensive player crosses the rush line before the snap?
The play resets
They incur a penalty
It's a legal move
The offense gains yards
8. What is the purpose of the 'rush line' in flag football?
Sets the minimum distance for rushers
Marks the end zone
Starts the play clock
Separates player zones
9. Who typically lines up to face wide receivers on defense in flag football?
Running backs
Linemen
Passers
Defensive backs
10. What is the name of the first national flag football organization?
Flag Football International
National Touch Football League
USA Flag Football League
American Flag Football Association
11. How is a shovel pass different from a lateral in flag football?
Shovel pass is forward
Shovel pass is backwards
Shovel pass uses two hands
Shovel pass is overhand
12. What role does a safety typically perform in flag football?