Flag Football

3. The quarterback has a ________ second pass clock to get rid of the ball
6. The team who has possession of the ball and is trying to advance to the opponent’s end zone for a touchdown.
9. A forward pass that is not caught.
10. If the ball is handed off, any defender may rush.
11. A backward or sideway toss of the ball by the ball-carrier. Reminder: laterals are not permitted according to youth flag football rules.
13. All passes must be forward and received beyond the line of scrimmage.
16. A _______________ is an unusual offensive play that occurs in three stages. First, the quarterback hands the ball off to a running back. Second, the running back laterals the ball backwards to the quarterback. Finally, the quarterback passes the ball to a receiver. It is a risky trick play designed to try to confuse the defense.
19. This is an imaginary line that expands the width of the field and runs through the point of the football. It indicates where teams can’t cross until the play has begun.
20. A pitch attempted beyond the line of scrimmage. The quarterback “shovels” the ball directly forward to a receiver. These are legal, whereas laterals and pitches are illegal plays, according to flag football rules.

1. The legal catching of a forward pass thrown by an opposing player
2. A _______ is the period after the ball is snapped and the team is attempting to advance down the field. In flag football rules, teams have four ______ to cross midfield.
4. This refers to the period of time directly before or after a play, when the ball is not in motion.
5. The team who doesn’t have possession of the ball and is trying to prevent the other team from scoring by pulling the ball-carrier’s flags down.
7. A quarterback ______ occurs when their flag is pulled behind the line of scrimmage while still in possession of the ball.
8. A ________ is a high-risk play in which the defense sends more players than normal to try to tackle the ball carrier.
12. The area between the end line and the goal line. Once crossed with the ball, a touchdown occurs.
14. The ___________ can’t run with the ball unless it was handed off first
15. A scoring play in which a defending player intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown.
17. Only direct ___________ are permitted. There are no laterals or pitches anywhere on the field.
18. The ball is ______ when it hits the ground, the offensive player’s flag is pulled from their belt, the ball-carrier steps out of bounds, or the ball-carrier’s body—outside of their hands or feet—touches the ground