Flag Football: Rules, History, and Gameplay
Essentials Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the origin of flag football? - CORRECT ANSWER Flag football is believed to
have begun in the U.S. military during World War II to allow military personnel to play
without getting injured.
Where is the birthplace of flag football? - CORRECT ANSWER Fort Meade,
Maryland is generally accepted as the birthplace of flag football.
How many players are on a regulation flag football team? - CORRECT ANSWER A
regulation game consists of 5-7 players per team.
How many downs does the offense have to move the ball a third of the way down the field? -
CORRECT ANSWER The offense has 4 downs to move the ball a third of the way
down the field.
What happens on 4th down in flag football? - CORRECT ANSWER On 4th down, the
offense can choose to go for a 1st down or punt to the defense, moving the ball to the
opposing 5 yard line.
What is required of the offensive team before the ball is snapped? - CORRECT
ANSWER The offensive team must have at least 3 players on the line of scrimmage
prior to the ball being snapped.
What must offensive players have at all times? - CORRECT ANSWER All offensive
players must have two flags at all times or they are considered down.
Where is the ball placed after a catch and run or rush? - CORRECT ANSWER The ball
is placed where the offensive player's flag is pulled, determining the line of scrimmage for the
next play.
Essentials Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the origin of flag football? - CORRECT ANSWER Flag football is believed to
have begun in the U.S. military during World War II to allow military personnel to play
without getting injured.
Where is the birthplace of flag football? - CORRECT ANSWER Fort Meade,
Maryland is generally accepted as the birthplace of flag football.
How many players are on a regulation flag football team? - CORRECT ANSWER A
regulation game consists of 5-7 players per team.
How many downs does the offense have to move the ball a third of the way down the field? -
CORRECT ANSWER The offense has 4 downs to move the ball a third of the way
down the field.
What happens on 4th down in flag football? - CORRECT ANSWER On 4th down, the
offense can choose to go for a 1st down or punt to the defense, moving the ball to the
opposing 5 yard line.
What is required of the offensive team before the ball is snapped? - CORRECT
ANSWER The offensive team must have at least 3 players on the line of scrimmage
prior to the ball being snapped.
What must offensive players have at all times? - CORRECT ANSWER All offensive
players must have two flags at all times or they are considered down.
Where is the ball placed after a catch and run or rush? - CORRECT ANSWER The ball
is placed where the offensive player's flag is pulled, determining the line of scrimmage for the
next play.
