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FLAG FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT:
 An intermediate (youth) size football will be used in all divisions.
 Athletes should wear proper fitting tennis/athletic shoes or rubber-cleat athletic shoes.
 A protective mouthpiece must be worn at all times.
 A one piece three flag belt will be worn during the game.
 All players who wear glasses must wear a protective sport glasses during training
and competition.
 Matching Team Uniforms (athletes wear even numbers, partners wear odd number).

DEFINITIONS:

Blocking Is the act of an offensive lineman to protect the quarterback and run.

Center The person who snaps the ball to the quarterback to start the play.

Defense The team without the ball.

Defensive Backs Players responsible for defending against the pass.

Defensive Line Players responsible for stopping the offense from running the ball.

Forward Pass A pass which is thrown from behind the line of scrimmage.

Fumble The ball is dropped.

Holding The offensive lineman grabs the defensive player.

Interception The defensive team catches a pass thrown by the offensive team.

Interference The defensive player makes contact or impedes the movement
of the offensive receiver or running back.

Lateral A pass which is thrown backwards. It can be done anywhere on the field.

Line of Scrimmage The imaginary line which extends from the ball to the sidelines.

Linebackers Players responsible for defending the run and the pass.

Off Sides When the offensive or defensive team crosses the line of scrimmage
before the ball is snapped.

Offense Team who has the ball.

Offensive Line Are responsible for blocking the defensive players.

Quarterback Person who receives the snap from the center. He initiates the run
and the pass plays.

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