Mr. Gerould’sMr. Gerould’s 5-on-5 Flag Football 5-on-5 Flag Football

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3 Things About Mr. Gerould3 Things About Mr. Gerould Was a Sergeant in Was a Sergeant in

the US Army – 8 the US Army – 8 years of service.years of service.

Graduated from Penn Graduated from Penn State University – We State University – We Are…Are…

Now Teaches Health Now Teaches Health and Phys. Ed. at and Phys. Ed. at Northern Lehigh High Northern Lehigh High School to School to youyou – 5 – 5 years.years.

What does it take to win the What does it take to win the Flag Football Bowl?Flag Football Bowl?

Well, you have to learn…Well, you have to learn…1.1. Flag Football Rules Flag Football Rules 2.2. Flag Football Flag Football

FormationsFormations3.3. Passing Routes Passing Routes 4.4. Play CallingPlay Calling5.5. OfficiatingOfficiating

#1 - The #1 - The BASICBASIC Rules Rules Mr. Gerould has adopted most of the NFL Flag rules for his Mr. Gerould has adopted most of the NFL Flag rules for his

classes.classes.– For more info visit http://www.nflyouthfootball.com/site12.aspxFor more info visit http://www.nflyouthfootball.com/site12.aspx

A single round of rock, paper, scissors determines first A single round of rock, paper, scissors determines first possession. Or, a coin toss.possession. Or, a coin toss.

The offensive team takes possession of the ball at their own The offensive team takes possession of the ball at their own 5-yard line and has three plays to cross midfield.5-yard line and has three plays to cross midfield.

Once a team crosses midfield, it has three more plays to Once a team crosses midfield, it has three more plays to score a touchdown (crossing midfield = first down).score a touchdown (crossing midfield = first down).

If the offensive team fails to cross midfield, or after crossing If the offensive team fails to cross midfield, or after crossing midfield fails to score, the ball changes possession.midfield fails to score, the ball changes possession.

All possession changes, except interceptions, start on the All possession changes, except interceptions, start on the offense’s 5-yard line.offense’s 5-yard line.

Each team will have one 60-second time out during regular Each team will have one 60-second time out during regular play and one 30-second time out in overtime.play and one 30-second time out in overtime.

The The BASICBASIC Rules Continued Rules ContinuedThe FieldThe Field

The field is 70 yards The field is 70 yards long and 30 yards long and 30 yards wide.wide.

Each end zone is 10 Each end zone is 10 yards deep.yards deep.

Midfield is 25 yards Midfield is 25 yards from each end zone.from each end zone.

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ScoringScoring Touchdown = 6Touchdown = 6 Extra point Extra point

conversionsconversions– 5 yd line = 1 (PASS 5 yd line = 1 (PASS

ONLY)ONLY)– 12 yd line = 2 (RUN 12 yd line = 2 (RUN

OR PASS)OR PASS) Safety = 2Safety = 2

The Flag Football FieldThe Flag Football Field

Offensive Rules - Offensive Rules - RUNNINGRUNNING The quarterback can The quarterback can notnot run the ball past the line of scrimmage. run the ball past the line of scrimmage. Only direct handoffs behind the line of scrimmage are permitted. Only direct handoffs behind the line of scrimmage are permitted.

However, the offense may use multiple handoffs. For example: a However, the offense may use multiple handoffs. For example: a double reverse play.double reverse play.

““No-running zones”No-running zones” located five yards before the end zone and located five yards before the end zone and five before the first down marker (midfield) are designed to avoid five before the first down marker (midfield) are designed to avoid short-yardage, power-running situations.short-yardage, power-running situations.

Any player who takes a handoff can throw the ball from behind the Any player who takes a handoff can throw the ball from behind the line of scrimmage.line of scrimmage.

If the ball has been handed off, all defensive players are eligible to If the ball has been handed off, all defensive players are eligible to rush.rush.

Spinning is allowed, but players Spinning is allowed, but players cannot leave their feetcannot leave their feet to avoid to avoid a defensive player (no diving or jumping).a defensive player (no diving or jumping).

The ball is spotted where the ball carrier’s The ball is spotted where the ball carrier’s feetfeet are when the flag are when the flag is pulled, not where the ball is.is pulled, not where the ball is.

Laterals or pitches are illegal.Laterals or pitches are illegal.

Offensive Rules - Offensive Rules - PASSINGPASSING The quarterback has a The quarterback has a seven-secondseven-second pass pass

clock. If a pass is not thrown or handed off clock. If a pass is not thrown or handed off within the seven seconds of the snap the play within the seven seconds of the snap the play is dead. The play will result in a loss of down.is dead. The play will result in a loss of down.

Quarterbacks can Quarterbacks can notnot run past the line of run past the line of scrimmage.scrimmage.

Shovel passes Shovel passes areare allowed. allowed. Interceptions change the possession of the Interceptions change the possession of the

ball ball at the point of interceptionat the point of interception.. Interceptions are the only changes of Interceptions are the only changes of

possession that do not start on the 5-yard possession that do not start on the 5-yard line.line.

Offensive Rules - Offensive Rules - RECEIVINGRECEIVING

All players are eligibleAll players are eligible to receive to receive passes (including the quarterback if passes (including the quarterback if the ball has been handed off behind the ball has been handed off behind the line of scrimmage).the line of scrimmage).

One player is allowed in motion at a One player is allowed in motion at a time. time.

A player must have at least one foot A player must have at least one foot inbounds when making a reception.inbounds when making a reception.

DEAD PLAYDEAD PLAY A play is ruled “dead” when:A play is ruled “dead” when:

– The ball hits the ground (incomplete pass / bad snap / The ball hits the ground (incomplete pass / bad snap / fumble)fumble)

– The ball carrier’s flag is pulled offThe ball carrier’s flag is pulled off– The ball carrier steps out of boundsThe ball carrier steps out of bounds– A touchdown, extra point, or safety is scoredA touchdown, extra point, or safety is scored– At the point of an interceptionAt the point of an interception– The ball carrier’s knee hits the groundThe ball carrier’s knee hits the ground– The ball carrier’s flag falls offThe ball carrier’s flag falls off

The ball must be snapped between the legs, not The ball must be snapped between the legs, not off to one side, to start play.off to one side, to start play.

Substitutions may be made on any dead ball.Substitutions may be made on any dead ball.Note: There are no fumbles. The ball is spotted Note: There are no fumbles. The ball is spotted where the ball hits the ground.where the ball hits the ground.

Defensive RulesDefensive Rules

All players who rush (blitz) the quarterback All players who rush (blitz) the quarterback must be a minimum of must be a minimum of seven yards from the seven yards from the line of scrimmageline of scrimmage when the ball is snapped. when the ball is snapped.

All defensive players can rush the All defensive players can rush the quarterback. Players not rushing the quarterback. Players not rushing the quarterback may line up at and defend the line quarterback may line up at and defend the line of scrimmage.of scrimmage.

If the ball is handed off, the seven-yard rule no If the ball is handed off, the seven-yard rule no longer is in effect, and all defenders may go longer is in effect, and all defenders may go behind the line of scrimmage. A referee will behind the line of scrimmage. A referee will designate seven yards from the line of designate seven yards from the line of scrimmage.scrimmage.

Flag Football Formations & Flag Football Formations & RoutesRoutes

It’s how your team It’s how your team communicates.communicates.

By learning the By learning the formations and routes formations and routes you will help your you will help your team successfully team successfully execute plays.execute plays.

Don’t forget to hustle.Don’t forget to hustle.

#2 - Flag Football #2 - Flag Football FormationsFormations

#3 - Passing Tree#3 - Passing Tree1.1. Quick outQuick out2.2. Quick slantQuick slant3.3. Deep outDeep out4.4. Deep inDeep in5.5. CornerCorner6.6. CurlCurl7.7. Post cornerPost corner8.8. PostPost9.9. FlyFly

#4 - Play Calling#4 - Play Calling When you only have 30 seconds to When you only have 30 seconds to

call a play, line up, and snap the call a play, line up, and snap the ball, quick and effective ball, quick and effective communication is critical to your communication is critical to your teams success.teams success.

How do I call a play?How do I call a play? Now that you are familiar with the Now that you are familiar with the

formations and passing routes that formations and passing routes that are available to you, there are two are available to you, there are two ways in which you can call a play. ways in which you can call a play.

The first is a “name” play call using The first is a “name” play call using positions attached to route positions attached to route namesnames..

The more “advanced” way and The more “advanced” way and quickerquicker way is to use the route way is to use the route numbersnumbers..

Play Calling - ContinuedPlay Calling - Continued Either way you always call Either way you always call

the the formationformation first, first, including the including the alignmentalignment (left or right) if necessary.(left or right) if necessary.– Example: Trips LeftExample: Trips Left– Example: Twins Right no Example: Twins Right no

BackBack Next you call the Next you call the receiverreceiver

passing routes from passing routes from leftleft to to rightright. Then the . Then the running running backback route followed by the route followed by the centercenter route. route.– 5, 7, Arrow, Stop.5, 7, Arrow, Stop.

Receiver Routes

Running Back & Center Routes

Formation & Alignment

Play Calling - ExamplePlay Calling - ExampleNAME PLAY CALLNAME PLAY CALL TRIPS LEFT (formation)TRIPS LEFT (formation) LEFT SLANT (route 2)LEFT SLANT (route 2) MIDDLE SLANT (route 2)MIDDLE SLANT (route 2) RIGHT SLANT (route 2)RIGHT SLANT (route 2) CENTER ARROW (route CENTER ARROW (route

arrow for running backs arrow for running backs and centers)and centers)

ADVANCED PLAY CALLADVANCED PLAY CALL TRIPS LEFT, 2, 2, 2, TRIPS LEFT, 2, 2, 2,

CENTER ARROW CENTER ARROW

Play Calling - ExamplePlay Calling - ExampleNAME PLAY CALLNAME PLAY CALL TWINS RIGHT NO BACKTWINS RIGHT NO BACK LEFT FLYLEFT FLY MIDDLE STOPMIDDLE STOP RIGHT FLYRIGHT FLY CENTER ARROWCENTER ARROW

ADVANCED PLAY CALLADVANCED PLAY CALL TWINS RIGHT NO BACK, 9, TWINS RIGHT NO BACK, 9,

STOP, 9, CENTER ARROWSTOP, 9, CENTER ARROW

Play Calling - ExamplePlay Calling - ExampleNAME PLAY CALLNAME PLAY CALL TWINS RIGHTTWINS RIGHT LEFT FLYLEFT FLY RIGHT FLYRIGHT FLY H FLARE LEFTH FLARE LEFT CENTER STOPCENTER STOP

ADVANCED PLAY CALLADVANCED PLAY CALL TWINS RIGHT, 9, 9, H TWINS RIGHT, 9, 9, H

FLARE LEFT, CENTER STOPFLARE LEFT, CENTER STOP

Play Calling - ExamplePlay Calling - ExampleNAME PLAY CALLNAME PLAY CALL SPLIT TSPLIT T LEFT FLYLEFT FLY RIGHT FLYRIGHT FLY H FLARE LEFTH FLARE LEFT CENTER STOPCENTER STOP

ADVANCED PLAY CALLADVANCED PLAY CALL SPLIT T, 9, 9, H FLARE SPLIT T, 9, 9, H FLARE

LEFT, CENTER STOPLEFT, CENTER STOP

#5 - Officiating the game#5 - Officiating the game

Officiating the gameOfficiating the game

Officiating is a Officiating is a difficult task.difficult task.

Do your best.Do your best. Follow the rule. Follow the rule. Do what’s right.Do what’s right.

OFFENSIVEOFFENSIVE Illegal motion Illegal motion

(more than one person moving, false start, (more than one person moving, false start, etc.)etc.)Five yards and loss of downFive yards and loss of down

Illegal forward pass Illegal forward pass (pass thrown beyond line of scrimmage)(pass thrown beyond line of scrimmage)Five yards and loss of downFive yards and loss of down

Offensive pass interference Offensive pass interference (illegal pick play, pushing off/away defender)(illegal pick play, pushing off/away defender)10 yards and loss of down10 yards and loss of down

FLAG guardingFLAG guarding10 yards (from line of scrimmage) and loss of 10 yards (from line of scrimmage) and loss of downdown

OFFENSIVEOFFENSIVE Delay of gameDelay of game

Clock stops, 10 yards and loss of downClock stops, 10 yards and loss of down Referees determine incidental contact that Referees determine incidental contact that

may result from normal run of play. All may result from normal run of play. All penalties will be assessed from the line of penalties will be assessed from the line of scrimmage.scrimmage.

Only the team captain may ask the referee Only the team captain may ask the referee questions about rule clarification and questions about rule clarification and interpretations. Players cannot question interpretations. Players cannot question judgment calls.judgment calls.

Games cannot end on a defensive penalty, Games cannot end on a defensive penalty, unless the offense declines it.unless the offense declines it.

Sportsmanship/RoughingSportsmanship/Roughing Start and end the game with a Start and end the game with a

handshake.handshake. Acts of aggressive play or any Acts of aggressive play or any

unsportsmanlike act, the game unsportsmanlike act, the game will be stopped and the player will be stopped and the player will be ejected from the game. will be ejected from the game. – FOUL PLAY WILL NOT BE FOUL PLAY WILL NOT BE

TOLERATED.TOLERATED. Trash talking has no part in the Trash talking has no part in the

spirit of the game. Officials spirit of the game. Officials have the right to determine have the right to determine offensive language. (Trash talk offensive language. (Trash talk is talk that may be offensive to is talk that may be offensive to officials, opposing players, officials, opposing players, teams or spectators.) teams or spectators.)

If trash talking occurs, the If trash talking occurs, the referee will give one warning. If referee will give one warning. If it continues, the player or it continues, the player or players will be ejected from the players will be ejected from the game.game.

Head RefereeHead Referee Final call on all Final call on all

penaltiespenalties Ensures smooth Ensures smooth

operation of game operation of game and its’ officialsand its’ officials

Watches line of Watches line of scrimmagescrimmage

Ball SpotterBall Spotter Spots the ball after Spots the ball after

each playeach play

Paces off and Paces off and watches 7 yard watches 7 yard blitzing lineblitzing line

Game KeeperGame Keeper Keeps track of the Keeps track of the

30 sec. Play clock 30 sec. Play clock and 7 sec. Pass and 7 sec. Pass clockclock

Keeps track of Keeps track of downsdowns

Lineman 1Lineman 1 Watches sidelines Watches sidelines

and and goalgoal lines lines

Watches for Watches for offensive/defensive offensive/defensive penaltiespenalties

Lineman 2Lineman 2 Watches sidelines Watches sidelines

and and backback of end of end zonezone

Watches for Watches for offensive/defensive offensive/defensive penaltiespenalties

StatisticianStatistician Records team statsRecords team stats

Watches mid-field Watches mid-field & first down line& first down line

Penalty ReviewPenalty ReviewDEFENSIVEDEFENSIVE

– 5yds. & 15yds. & 1stst Down Down OffsidesOffsides – offside before the – offside before the

snap.snap.

– 10yds. & 110yds. & 1stst Down Down InterferenceInterference – pass – pass

interference, interfering with interference, interfering with the ball in any way. the ball in any way.

Illegal ContactIllegal Contact – holding, – holding, hitting, tackling, etc.hitting, tackling, etc.

Illegal Flag PullIllegal Flag Pull – pull before – pull before player has possession of the player has possession of the ball.ball.

Illegal RushingIllegal Rushing – blitzing from – blitzing from inside the 7yd. Rushing Line.inside the 7yd. Rushing Line.

OFFENSIVEOFFENSIVE

– 5yds. & Loss of Down5yds. & Loss of Down Illegal PlayIllegal Play – pass thrown from – pass thrown from

beyond line of scrimmage, after beyond line of scrimmage, after pass clock, pitch/toss to running pass clock, pitch/toss to running back.back.

Illegal MotionIllegal Motion – more than one – more than one person moving, false start, etc.person moving, false start, etc.

– 10yds. & Loss of Down10yds. & Loss of Down Offensive Pass InterferenceOffensive Pass Interference – –

illegal pick play, pushing off/away illegal pick play, pushing off/away defender.defender.

Flag GuardingFlag Guarding – shirt over flags, – shirt over flags, holding flags down, slapping holding flags down, slapping hands away, stiff arming.hands away, stiff arming.

Delay of GameDelay of Game – play does not – play does not start within 30 second play clock.start within 30 second play clock.

This presentation wasThis presentation wascreated by Mr. Gerouldcreated by Mr. Gerould

Special thanks to NFL Flag FootballSpecial thanks to NFL Flag Footballhttp://www.nflyouthfootball.com/http://www.nflyouthfootball.com/

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