FLAG FOOTBALL (IHSA) EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS2
Line of scrimmage - ANSWERS-an imaginary line running through where the football was placed
and runs across the width of the field
A touchdown in flag football is worth - ANSWERS-6 points
After a touchdown, an extra point or PAT (Point after Touchdown) can be attempted. If your
team decides to go for 2 points the rule is - ANSWERS-Your team starts from top of the numbers
(10 yard official) and your team can run it in or pass it in for a catch
After a touchdown, an extra point or PAT (Point after Touchdown) can be attempted. If your
team decides to go for 1 points the rule is - ANSWERS-Your team starts from the 3 yard line
(between bottom of numbers and end zone) and can pass or run it in
Fumble - ANSWERS-When a player who has possession of the football, is running with it and
drops it
Forward passes - ANSWERS-Can only be made from behind the line of scrimmage
lateral passes - ANSWERS-Are passes that are thrown parallel to the thrower or behind the
thrower and can be done anywhere on the field and by any player. There is no limit to the
number of lateral passes one team can make
Interception - ANSWERS-when the defense catches a pass from the offense
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS2
Line of scrimmage - ANSWERS-an imaginary line running through where the football was placed
and runs across the width of the field
A touchdown in flag football is worth - ANSWERS-6 points
After a touchdown, an extra point or PAT (Point after Touchdown) can be attempted. If your
team decides to go for 2 points the rule is - ANSWERS-Your team starts from top of the numbers
(10 yard official) and your team can run it in or pass it in for a catch
After a touchdown, an extra point or PAT (Point after Touchdown) can be attempted. If your
team decides to go for 1 points the rule is - ANSWERS-Your team starts from the 3 yard line
(between bottom of numbers and end zone) and can pass or run it in
Fumble - ANSWERS-When a player who has possession of the football, is running with it and
drops it
Forward passes - ANSWERS-Can only be made from behind the line of scrimmage
lateral passes - ANSWERS-Are passes that are thrown parallel to the thrower or behind the
thrower and can be done anywhere on the field and by any player. There is no limit to the
number of lateral passes one team can make
Interception - ANSWERS-when the defense catches a pass from the offense
