Flag Football Unit Skills and Written Assessments

DOVER-SHERBORN H.S. J/S P.E. FLAG FOOTBALL RULES

WRITTEN ASSESSMENT: TEAM PLAYBOOK DUE DATES BELOW

SKILLS ASSESSMENT: GAME PLAY RUBRIC BELOW

START OF THE GAME

The referee shall toss a coin after designating which captain shall call the toss. The winner of the toss shall have first choice of the options for either the first or the second half. The loser shall have the first choice of options for the half the winner of the toss did not select. The options are: to choose whether a team will play offense (receive) or defense or to choose the goal a team will defend. Teams automatically switch ends at the half.

GAME TIME AND TIME OUTS

Games will be two 18-minute halves of running time. Only the last two minutes of the second half will be stopped for all dead ball situations such as: time-outs, penalties, change of possessions, out of bound plays, incomplete passes, and all scores.
Half time will be 2-minutes
The offensive team has 25 seconds from the time the ball and restraining line are set by the officials to put the ball back into play. If the team exceeds 25 seconds, officials will call a delay of game penalty.
A game or half cannot end on a defensive penalty unless the penalty is refused.

PASSING

All players are eligible to receive a pass.
Only one forward pass per down (either over handed or underhanded).
No forward hand-offs between the quarterback and the center are allowed.
At the time of a pass reception, the receiver must have the "first football" down and in bounds for a complete pass (Ball in complete control).
Any number of backward or lateral passes are permitted.

FUMBLES

All fumbled balls touching the ground are dead immediately at the spot the ball is next put into play at that spot.
The team fumbling the ball retains possession of the ball (except on the 4th down).
The kick, which strikes the ground after being touched by a receiver, is dead at that point.
All incomplete laterals or passes behind the line of scrimmage will be spotted where the ball lands.
Any player catching a passed or fumbled ball that does not touch the ground can advance that ball.
A fumbled ball by an offensive team in their end zone constitutes a safety.
The offensive team may not fumble a ball forward in mid-air to advance the ball.

FLAG BELTS AND LEGAL "TACKLES"

Each player must wear a flag belt; each team will have a different color. Every player must have their shirt tucked in their pants.
If a player loses his/her flag belt and has possession of the ball, the defense must touch them with one hand between the shoulders and knees to make the legal "tackle."
A legal tackle is made when a defensive player detaches the flag belt from the ball carrier.
A shielding infraction will be called if a ball carrier uses his/her hands, arms, the ball or clothing to hide or prevent an opponent from pulling the flag belt.
Any ball carrier caught wearing the belt illegally will be ejected from the field of play.
The ball is dead if either knee of the ball carrier touches the ground at any time.

TIE AND OVERTIME GAMES

In case of tie at the end of regulation play during the regular season, the game will end and be recorded as a tie.
During the playoffs, overtime will be played as follows: each team will get four downs from the ten yard line (closest to their opponent's goal) to score. Whichever team scores in the fewest amount of downs, wins.
Each team will get one 30-second timeout per overtime.

FIELD DIMENSIONS AND DOWNS

The size of the field will be 60-yards by 20-yards, with 10-yard end zones.
The field will be divided into 2 30-yard zones. A team has four downs to cross the half field line. If a team has a penalty which pushes the line of scrimmage behind the midfield line the offense must still pass the original first down marker.

NUMBER OF PLAYERS

There is a minimum of 5 players required on a team to continue a game.
Free substitution is allowed after the ball is ready for play and before the snap, each player or entering substitute of an offensive team can be lined up anywhere behind the line of scrimmage.
There will be a one-yard restraining line for the defensive team while in any formation or situation; the officials will mark off the restraining line.
Only one player may be in motion parallel to the line at any one time before the ball is snapped.

PUNTING

The referee will ask the offensive team on all fourth downs if they intend to punt or "go for it." There are no fakes allowed.
All players must remain at the line of scrimmage until the ball is kicked. Defensive players may put their hands up and/or jump to attempt to block the punt as long as they do not cross the line of scrimmage.
On a bad snap, the ball is dead where it first touches the ground.

BLOCKING

The only type of blocking allowed is screen blocking. All blocking must be made with the blocker in an upright position with both hands clasped in front of or behind their backs or directly at their sides.
No player may use his/her hand to go through, over, or around an opponent.
No body blocks roll blocks, or shoulder blocks are allowed at anytime (Penalty will be expulsion from game) Offensive players may not keep their elbows out when blocking, they must be against the body.

INADVERTENT WHISTLE

The ball will be ruled dead at the spot where it was when the whistle was blown.

Safety and Touchbacks

A fumbled ball by an offensive team in their end zone constitutes a safety.
If a team intercepts a pass in the end zone and does not advance the ball out of the end zone it is a touchback. The ball is put in play on the 10-yard line.
If a team receives a punt in their end zone and does not advance it out of the end zone, it is a touchback. The ball is put in play on the 10-yard line.
Following a safety, the ball shall be placed on the 10-yard line of the team credited with the safety.

SCORING

1. Touchdown: 6 Points

2. Safety: 2 Points

3. Point after touchdown:

a. From 3-yard line: 1 Point

b. From 10-yard line: 2 Points

PENALTIES

Section 1: Penalties with a loss of 5 yards

Delay of game or illegal substitution (*Whistle blown to end play).
Free kick infractions
Interference with opponent or ball before snap
False start or any illegal act by the snapper*.
Encroachment
Less than 4 players on A's line at snap
Illegal position at snap
Player illegally in motion
Illegal shift
Illegal handling ball forward
Illegal forward pass by A or B
Illegal procedure
Offsides

Section 2: Penalties with loss of 10 yards

Delaying start of either half
Offensive forward pass interference (A's down counts)
Holding, illegal block, or blocking below the waist
Striking, kicking, kneeing (also result in disqualification)
Clipping, hurdling, tripping
Illegal participation
Unsportsmanlike conduct by player, coach, or attendant
Pushing runner or interlocked interference
Illegal use of hand or arms
Roughing the kicker (automatic first down)
Roughing the passer
Defensive pass interference (ball spotted at infraction; automatic first down)
Holding ball carrier to remove flag
Guarding the flag or stiff arming

Section 3

Measurement of half the distance to the goal line is done inside the 10-yard line for 5-yard penalties and inside the 20-yard line on 10-yard lines.

Cite: Canadian youth flag football rules

10 Basic Flag Football Plays

By: Jordan Gonzales

Learning these 10 basic flag football plays will get your team ready to play in no time. These 10 basic flag football plays are easy to run, easier to remember and give you a variety of different ways to put some points on the board.

Outs. The first of the 10 basic flag football plays is running outs. Have your receivers run out either 5, 10, or 15 yards, then cut sharply toward the closest sideline. The quarterback should try and hit the receiver right after the cut.
Ins. The next play on the list of 10 basic flag football plays is very similar to the first. Have your receivers run out 5, 10, or 15 yards, then instead of cutting toward the closest sideline they will cut across the middle of the field.
Slants. Slants are quick pass plays. The receiver should take 3 steps, planting their outside foot on the third step and cutting across the middle of the field at a 45 degree angle. The quarterback should throw to him when he gains a step on their defender.
Curls. This play on the list of 10 basic flag football plays relies on the receiver selling the deep route. The receiver should run straight ahead for 5, 10, or 15 yards at full speed, as if he is going on a deep route, then stop and turn suddenly. The quarterback should throw it so the ball is arriving as the receiver turns.
Posts. Posts are generally a longer passing play. The receiver runs either 10 or 15 yards straight up the field at full speed. When he reaches either 10 or 15 yards, he will cut towards the goal posts. The quarterback should throw to him as soon as he gets some separation.
Corners. Corners are similar to posts. Instead of cutting toward the goal posts, the receiver will cut toward the closest corner of the end zone. Again, the quarterback should try and hit the receiver as soon as he gains separation.
Power. A power is the first run on the list of 10 basic flag football plays. You want the guard and tackle on whatever side you are running to to clear a hole for the running back. The quarterback hands the ball off to the running back and the running back runs in the hole between the tackle and guard.
Dive. A dive is another running play on the list of 10 basic flag football plays. This time the center and the guards want to clear a hole in the middle. The quarterback hands the ball off to the running back who then tries to run it right up the middle.
Screen. A screen play involves your receivers going out deep and your running back should act like he is going to block somebody. Your offensive line will hold their blocks for a second then let the rush go by. When the rush comes, the running back will slip to the side and the offensive line will form a wall in front of him. The quarterback then throws a short pass to the running back over the heads of the rushers.
QB Sneak. There are two ways to do the quarterback sneak. First, the quarterback can run forward as soon as he gets the ball on the snap. Second, the quarterback can drop back like he is going to pass and then run forward. You now know 10 basic flag football plays, all you have to do now is practice running them.

Skills Assessement Rubric

FLAG FOOTBALL RUBRIC

PERFORMANCE TASK: The student will actively participate during the entire Flag Football unit. Assessment is based on active participation and application of the rules, strategy, social responsibility, and skills.

RULES

STRATEGY

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

SKILL

Name: _______________________________ Grade______ out of 16 = _______%

cite: CSSD 11/12

Written Assessment

For this unit you will design, as a team, a playbook that will need to be utilized your tournament games in class. Each play will be a specific play that is named and utilized during your game.

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