Flag Football Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 3. An act in which a player pushes, blocks, removes a flag, or holds, and thus prevents an opponent from catching a pass.
  2. 5. The ball carrier loses possession (control) of the ball. Until someone gains possession of the ball or the ball touches the ground, it is considered a fumble or loose ball. Remember, a fumbled ball which touches the ground is a Dead Ball.
  3. 6. A play in which the QB hands the ball off to a RB.
  4. 8. The championship game (pro football's biggest game of the year).
  5. 11. A thrown ball caught by a defensive player.
  6. 13. A passed ball that is caught by a receiver.
  7. 15. An offensive player protecting his/her flag from being pulled by using his/her hands, arms or clothing.
  8. 16. The area between the goal line and the end line. A ball carrier who enters the opposition's end zone scores a touchdown for his or her team.
Down
  1. 1. One or more players cross the line of scrimmage prior to the designated time. The designated time for an offensive player is when the ball is snapped. The designated times for a defensive player are 1) after five Mississippis are counted 2) a handoff or lateral is performed.
  2. 2. The imaginary line that is drawn from the tip of the ball and is parallel to the end line. This is the spot where each play begins. All players on both teams must be behind the L.O.S. when each play begins.
  3. 4. An offensive technique in which the player positions himself or herself between the ball carrier and the defender in an attempt to prevent the defender from stopping the ball carrier (a non-contact screen).
  4. 7. One of the series of 4 plays to advance the ball. Offensive team gets 4 downs to score a touchdown.
  5. 8. An offensive player is stopped (his or her flag is pulled off) or fumbles (ball hits the ground) in his or her own end zone. Safety is worth 2 points.
  6. 9. The ball is kicked by the offensive team in an attempt to better its field position. This usually occurs on fourth down. After the offensive team punts, the defensive team gains possession of the ball.
  7. 10. Results when a kick-off, punt, or interception is fielded in the player’s own end zone & the player “Downs the Ball”. The ball is then brought out to the 20 yard line.
  8. 12. A ball carrier runs across the opposition's goal line or a pass receiver catches the ball in the opposition's end zone. This is worth 6 points.
  9. 14. The defensive line must count 5 Mississippi’s before rushing the QB. Sack - When a defensive player pulls the QB's flag before the QB can pass the ball.