Unit Plan
FLAG FOOTBALL UNIT PLAN
Discipline
Student & Class Level
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Class Make-up (past experience):
7th
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Beginning
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8th
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Intermedia
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9th
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Advanced
Educational Objectives & Standards
Unit Objectives
State Standards
1. To throw(pass) and catch(receive) the football.
1PA-E1PO1&PO2, 1PA-E2PO2
2. To perform the center snap.
1PA-E1PO1&PO2, 1PA-E2PO2
3. To know and perform a variety of pass patterns.
1PA-E1PO1&PO2, 1PA-E2PO2
4. To perform defensive guarding
1PA-E1PO1&PO2, 1PA-E2PO2,1PAE2PO1
5. To perform hand-offs and all carrying skills.
1PA-E1PO1&PO2, 1PA-E2PO2
6. To perform blocking and tackling skills.
1PA-E1PO1&PO2, 1PA-E2PO2, 1PAE2PO1
7. To perform punting and placekicking skills.
1PA-E1PO1&PO2, 1PA-E2PO2
8. To learn and apply offensive and defensive game strategies.
1PA-E1PO1&PO2, 1PA-E2PO2
9. To learn and apply the rules of flag football and modified games.
10. To work cooperatively in partners, group[s and with opponents in drill
and game situations..
11. To perform flexibility and strength exercises correctly
1PA-E2PO1
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To develop CV fitness during intro. And various class activities
5PA-E3PO1, 5PA-E3PO1, 6PA-E3PO2
4PA-E1PO2, 4PA-E2PO1, 7PA-E1PO2
4PA-E1PO2, 4PA-E2PO1, 7PA-E1PO2
Skills to be Taught
(not necessarily to be taught in order listed)
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Throw (passing)
Pass patterns
Ball carrying
Punting
Defensive game strategies
Reading comprehension related
to rules
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Catch (receiving)
Defensive guarding
Blocking
Placekicking
Rules of game
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Center snap
Hand-off
Tackling
Offensive game strategies
Basic math related to scoring
Unit Plan
Daily Overview
Day 1
Throw (pass) & Catch
(receiving)
Day 2
Center snap,
receiving and passing
Day 3
Running pass
patterns & defensive
guarding
Day 4
Hand-offs and ball
carrying
Day 5
Blocking and tackling
Day 6
Punting and
Placekicking
Day 7
Offensive game
strategies
Day 8
Defensive game
strategies
Day 9
Modified game
Day 10
Tournament play
Day 11
Tournament play
Day 12
Tournament play
Day 13
Tournament play
Day 14
Tournament play
Test
Day 15
Unit Plan
DATE _____________ EQUIPMENT: 1 football per 2 students
UNIT: Flag football
Day 1
LOCATION football field
STANDARDS : 1PA-E1PO1&PO2, 1PA-E2PO2
OBJECTIVE: The Student will develop throw (passing) and catching (receiving) skills.
ACTIVITIES
Intro: Jog once around perimeter of field.
Fitness: Teacher led stretches and strength
exercises.
CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Scatter or squads formation
Lesson Focus: Throwing and catching
1. Explain and demonstrate the skill cues for
both the throw and catch.
2. 2. Assign partners and place them approx. 5
yards apart. Instruct them to kneel with the
throwing side knee on the ground and the
opposing leg bent at the knee with the foot
flat on the ground. Have the student practice
throwing back and forth, concentrating on
developing a spiral motion on the all.
Emphasize snapping the wrist on release and
follow-through. Also focus on the receiving
skills. As they become more successful have
them move back to increase the distance.
3. Repeat same drill standing. Require receivers
to give the passer a good target.
4. Repeat drill except have student throw to the
receiver who move forward, left, or right.
Closure:
Review and discuss the content of the lesson. Ask
questions about technique of throwing and
catching.
Skill Cues
1. Passing- Grip the ball by placing the thumb
and index finger on the back part of the ball.
Spread out other fingers across the laces. Place
the non-throwing hand on the front inside part
of the ball for stability. Body stance should be
with the non-throwing foot forward. Start the
throwing motion with the throwing arm and
hand cocked back slightly behind the head.
At the point of release, snap the wrist
downward, giving the ball the required spin.
2. Catching_ Form a triangle with hands,
spreading the fingers wide and pointing thumbs
in toward the body for an above-the- waist
catch. Keeping the little finger together for
below the waist. Create a target with your
hands. Stretch arms out to meet the ball but
don’t lock elbows. Use both hands to catch. As
the ball meets the hands, absorb the force of the
throw by bringing the ball. Hands and arms into
the body. Switch the ball to one arm, using the
hand to cover the forward tip of the ball.
Unit Plan
DATE _____________ EQUIPMENT; 1 football per 2 students
UNIT: Flag football
Day 2
LOCATION: football field
STANDARDS : 1PA-E1PO1&PO2, 1PA-E2PO2
OBJECTIVE: The student will review passing and catching skills and learn the center
snap (hiking) and lateral passing.
ACTIVITIES
Intro: Jog 3mins, no walking
CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Around field
Fitness: Teacher led stretches and strength
exercises.
Scatter or squads formation
Lesson Focus: Snapping the ball and lateral pass
1.Review the passing and receiving skill cues.
Emphasize the importance of developing spin.
Group students in partners and have them pass back
and forth to each other from various distances. (5,
10, 15, 20 yards). Have students practice throwing to
a moving receiver.
2.Explain and demonstrate the skill cues for the
center snap. Emphasized that he ball is snapped with
one hand.
3. Explain and demonstrate the skill cues for the
lateral underhand pass. Emphasize that the pass must
be laterally or backwards to a player because a
forward lateral pass beyond the line of scrimmage is
illegal.
4. Assign groups of 3. One student in each group of
three as the snapper, one as the quarterback and one
as a running back. Have the snapper hike the ball to
the QB, who runs with the ball to the side a short
distance then lateral the ball to the trailing running
back. Repeat 3 times and then switch roles.
Closure:
Review and discuss the content of lesson. Have
students identify the similarities between the
forward, lateral and center snap. Discuss the
regulation for using the lateral pass.
Skill cues for Center Snap (QB is 5 yards
behind center). Grip ball the same way as in
passing. Spread feet more the shoulder-width
apart. Place non-snapping hand on the knee and
extend the snapping hand and arm back through
the legs. Snap the wrist as the ball is released,
pointing the hand back toward the QB at about
chest height. The snapper should look back
through her or his legs to find the QB prior to
the snap. However, when actually snapping the
head should be up facing the opponents.
Skill cues for Lateral Pass, one hand underhand.
Pass underhand to make a lateral pass. Pass to
the side or behind the passer. Grasp the ball
with dominant hand. Place the palm of the
throwing hand under the ball with fingers
spread. Snap the wrist back when making the
underhand toss to out spin on the ball and cause
spiral.
Unit Plan
DATE _____________ EQUIPMENT: 1 football per 3 students, handout of passing patterns
for each student.
UNIT: Flag football Day 3 LOCATION: Football field
STANDARDS : 1PA-E1PO1&PO2, 1PA-E2PO2,1PA-E2PO1
OBJECTIVE: The student will learn and practice pass patterns and how defenders
should guard against them. Students will practice passing, receiving, pattern running and
defensive guarding skills.
ACTIVITIES
Intro: Jog 3mins, no walking
CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Around field
Fitness: Teacher led stretches and strength
exercises.
Scatter or squads formation
Lesson Focus: Running Pass Patterns and
Defending a receiver.
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Skill cues for Running Pass Patterns.
Prior to catching a ball one must get into an
open area by running a predetermined pattern.
Explain and demonstrate skill cues for
A pattern consists of running and making at
running pass patterns. A handout or
least one cut or quick movement involving a
diagram of the basic patterns is helpful.
change of direction. To make a cut, run at a
2. In groups of 5 or 6, have students
practice running various pass routes – The controlled speed using small steps and lower
down and in, hook in, hook out, down and the body by slightly bending the knees. Add a
out, hook and go, Z in, Z out, quick in, fly, head or body fake to increase the chance o
post, and corner. Control which routes are getting open. After the cut, turn the head back
and watch the QB, then concentrate on the
to be run and emphasize that students
flight of the ball.
should make quick sharp cuts, then look
back at the QB.
Explain and demonstrate the skill cues for Skill cues for Defending a receiver.
A defender’s first move should be back. Never
guarding a receiver.
allow the receiver to get behind her or his
In groups of 4, one student is the center
snapper, one QB, one a receiver and one a position. Watch the QB for clues as to where he
or she will throw. React quickly to the
defender. The center snaps the ball to the
receiver’s cut. Keep a 5-yard cushion between
QB, who throws to the receiver, who has
you and the receiver prior to the cut. Try to
run a predetermined pattern while the
intercept or knock the all down. A defender
defender passively tries to stop the
cannot physically contact a receiver before the
completion. Repeat three time and switch
receiver touches the ball.
roles.
Closure:
Unit Plan
DATE _____________ EQUIPMENT: 1 football per 3 students
UNIT: flag football
Day
4
LOCATION: football field
STANDARDS : 1PA-E1PO1&PO2, 1PA-E2PO2
OBJECTIVE: The student will learn and practice ball-handling (taking the handoff),
carry skills and Making cuts to avoid a defender.
ACTIVITIES
Intro: Jog 3mins, no walking
CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Around field
Fitness: Teacher led stretches and strength
exercises.
Scatter or squads formation
Lesson Focus: Taking the handoff, carrying the
ball and making cuts to avoid a defender.
1. Explain and demonstrate the Skill cues.
2. In groups of 3, designate one student as
QB, snapper and running back. Require
the center to snap the ball to the QB who
hands it off to the running back (going
forward toward the opponents goal). The
running back should alternate running to
different sides of the QB, taking the
handoff from both the right and left sides.
Repeat 3 times and switch roles.
3. Groups of 3 change the center snapper to
a defender and position this player 10
yards from the ball carrier. Have the ball
carrier take the handoff and try to avoid
the defender for 15 yards. The defender
tries to touch the ball carrier. Repeat 3
times and then switch roles.
Closure:
Review and discuss the content of the lesson.
Have 3 students demonstrate one their drill and
analyze it.
Skill cues for carrying the ball.
Always cover the tip of the ball with the hand:
the remainder of the forearm covers the ball. In
an area with numerous players cover the ball
with both hands. In a stretch of open field carry
the ball on the side away from the defenders.
Skill cues for Taking a Handoff
Raise the arm on the side of the QB to have
elbow at shoulder level. Keep your forearm
directly in front of the body with the palm
down. Bend elbow 90 degrees. Keep the arm
away from the QB below the waist with palm
facing up and directly in front of the body.
Bend elbow 90 degrees. Wait until the QB
place the ball in the midsection of the runner’s
torso between the hands- don’t reach out for the
ball. Grasp the ball with both hands initially
until getting into open field.
Skill Cues for Running with the Ball. Lean
slightly forward. Run with head up and eyes
scanning the field. Hold the ball tightly and
cover the front point. When making a cut, plant
the opposite foot in the direction of the intended
cut. If cutting right, plant left foot and push off.
To be an effective ball carrier, you must be able
to change speeds and make cuts while running
and maintaining balance.
Unit Plan
DATE _____________ EQUIPMENT: 1 football and 1 flag belt per 3 students
UNIT: Flag football
Day
5
LOCATION: Football field
STANDARDS : 1PA-E1PO1&PO2, 1PA-E2PO2, 1PA-E2PO1
OBJECTIVE: The student will learn and practice Blocking and tackling skills.
ACTIVITIES
Intro: Jog 3mins, no walking
CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Around field
Fitness: Teacher led stretches and strength
exercises.
Scatter or squads formation
Lesson Focus: Screen block, Shoulder block and
tackling.
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4.
Skill Cues for Screen blocking. Start with a threeExplain and demonstrate the skills of shoulder point stance: both feet and one hand on the ground.
Keep feet in a side-straddle position, shoulder-width
tackle, screen blocking and tackling.
apart with the weight evenly distributed on the balls
Introduce blocking as the only way to protect
of feet. Slightly flex the knees and place the arm
a teammate (most often the ball carrier) from
that’s not on the ground across the thigh once into
a defender.
the set position. Keep the buttocks low and the
Have students pair up with a partner of
similar height and weight. Designate one of the weight forward on the finger of the hand on the
ground. The screen block does not allow for any
pair as a blocker and the other as a defender.
Have the partners stand
3 feet apart. One body contact, the blocker simply places his or her
body between the ball carrier and the tackler. The
a signal they step toward each other and the
blocker attempts to control the defender for 5 tackler cannot push the blocker out of the way but
instead must try to go around her or him.
seconds using the shoulder block. Have
Skill Cues for Shoulder Block. Place the shoulder
students move back 5 feet apart then move
against the opponent’s shoulder, chest or
forward and make contact. Again the blocker
midsection. Blockers may never leave their feet to
tries to control the defender for the 5 second
block. Be sure to a stable base of support and take a
count. Use caution in the activity and make
forward stride poison. At the same time, slightly
sure students understand not to knock each
flex the knees to take a crouched position with the
other down.
head up. Once making contact with an opponent,
Using the same arrangement, have the
keep moving your feet and drive opponent
offensive blocker screen block the defensive
player. The defensive player tries to evade the downfield.
offensive block and get to a designated spot on Skill cues for Tackling. Tackle in flag football by
pulling one flag off the ball carrier. As the ball
the field. Repeat 3 times and switch roles.
carrier is approaching, the tackler must be in good
In groups of three students, assign one
body position, ready to move in any direction. Focus
blocker, one ball carrier, and one defender.
on the flags of the runner so the runner cannot feint
Have the all carrier try to run 15 yards in an
effectively. A tackler cannot leave the feet to grab a
area not more than 10 yards wide without
flag. As the ball carrier approaches, move in
being touched by the defender. The offensive
blocker attempts to block the defender using a quickly, grab the flag and drop it immediately as the
spot it was pulled.
screen or shoulder block. Repeat 3 times and
switch roles. The next step is to add a flag belt
to the ball carrier and have the defender try to
tackle by grabbing either flag.
Closure:
Review and discuss the contents of the lesson.
Discuss the difference between screen and
shoulder blocking.
Unit Plan
DATE _____________ EQUIPMENT1 football per 3 students, 1 kicking tee per 2 students
UNIT: Flag football
Day
6
LOCATION: football field
STANDARDS : 1PA-E1PO1&PO2, 1PA-E2PO2
OBJECTIVE: The student will demonstrate and practice punting and placekicking.
ACTIVITIES
Intro: Jog 3mins, no walking
CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Around field.
Fitness: Teacher led stretches and strength
exercises.
Scatter or squads formation
Lesson Focus: Punting and placekicking.
Skill cues for Punting
1. Discuss how and when each of the skills is
Grip the ball with the laces up. Place one hand
used in football. For example, placekicking is on the rear of the ball and other hand on the
used to start the play at each half and kick a
point of the ball. Take a one and a half step
point after a touchdown. Punting is used to
approach short step with the kicking leg, a full
move the ball the farthest distance from your step with the non-kicking leg, then kick. Drop
goal before giving it up to the opponents.
the ball onto the top of the kicking foot instep.
2. Explain and demonstrate punting. Have
Angle the ball slightly to point inward to better
students go through the skill cues using an
fit on the instep, Point the kicking foot toes
imaginary ball. Then place partners 20 to 30 down as you kick the ball. Keep the hands out
yards apart and punt back and forth from a
for balance and follow through with the leg in
stationary position. Take no approach steps.
the direction of the intended flight. Focus eyes
Using the same arrangement, have students
on the ball during the kicking process.
take the one and a half step approach and
Skill “Cues for Placekicking.
punt the ball back and forth.
Slowly approach the ball from a distance of 7 to
3. Explain end demonstrate placekicking. In
19 yards. Plant the non-kicking foot about 1
partners, have one student be the kicker and
foot behind and to the side of the ball. Flex the
the other the retriever. Students should use
kicking leg at the knee and straighten as the
kicking tees (if possible) to hold the ball in
foot contacts the ball. Lock the ankle at contact
place (if no tees are available add a third
so the foot and leg form a right angle. Focus the
student to serve as a holder. The kicker kicks eyes on the ball, trying to make contact just
5 times and switches role.
below the midline. Follow through in the
4. Use the same arrangement, have student take direction of the intended flight. Letting the
a full run at the ball and kick for distance.
kicking leg carry the kicker off the ground.
Closure:
Discuss when to use a punt and placekick. Review
the steps again. Have student go through steps
without a ball.
Unit Plan
DATE _____________ EQUIPMENT: football per 8 players
UNIT: Flag football
Day 7
LOCATION: Football field
STANDARDS : 1PA-E1PO1&PO2, 1PA-E2PO2
OBJECTIVE: The student will learn offensive game strategies, including identifying
position, offensive formations, play development and overall offensive goal.
ACTIVITIES
Intro: Jog 3mins, no walking
CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Around field.
Fitness: Teacher led stretches and strength
exercises.
Scatter or squads formation
Lesson Focus: Offensive strategies
1. Present the Skill cues for play
development and strategy. Use a diagram
of the basic formation with each offensive
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2. Divide the class into pre-selected team of
eight. Try to divide the teams equally
according to ability. Assign extra students
to teams and rotate in after each play.
Have each team practice alignment,
position player (identifying the center,
tackles, ends, running backs and QB) and
develop at least three different formations.
3. Have teams develop and run at lest 4
running plays and four passing plays using
deferent formations. Common running
plays are pitch outs, sweeps, and reverse.
In a pitch out the QB tosses the ball
underhand to a running back. A sweep is
when the QB hands the ball of to a
running back that follows teammates,
usually down a sideline. In a reverse, the
QB runs one way and hands off to a back
running the opposite direction. Teams
should name or number the plays to be
identified in the huddle without much
explanation.
Skill Cues for Position and Play Development.
The basic eight-person offensive set consists of
center, 2 tackles, 2 ends, 2 running backs, and a
QB. The ends and all the backs are eligible to
catch a pass. The offensive team should develop
a variety of both passing and running plays. The
most essential offensive skills are passing,
catching, and open field running. However,
because the offensive game is mostly a passing
game most practice time should be devoted to
developing passing skills and plays.
Skill Cues of General Offensive Strategy.
Learn to vary the plays to avoid detectable
patterns. Save special plays for crucial
situations. Keep plays simple, but creative.
Generally it is easier to gain small amount of
ground each down than to make a big gain
through a long pass,
Closure:
Have each team demonstrate one of their play
Unit Plan
DATE _____________ EQUIPMENT: Football field that is divided into 4 20-yard fields, 4
cones per field, 1 football per team, 1 set of flags, 1 handout of defensive player
responsibilities.
UNIT: Flag football Day: 8 LOCATION: Football field
STANDARDS : 1PA-E1PO1&PO2, 1PA-E2PO2
OBJECTIVE: The student will learns and practice defensive positions, formations, and
types of coverage for receivers and general defensive strategy.
ACTIVITIES
Intro: Jog 3mins, no walking
CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Around field
Fitness: Teacher led stretches and strength
exercises.
Scatter or squads formation
Lesson Focus: Defensive play and strategy
1. Explain and demonstrate the skills of
defensive play, emphasizing the major
skill cues. A diagram showing positions,
formations and alignments of defensive
player will help students understand.
2. Divide the class into the previously
assigned teams of eight or nine. Have the
defensive team develop at least three
defensive formations assigning students to
play linemen or defensive backs.
3. Group the class into sets of two teams on a
20-yard field. Both teams must wear flags.
Have one team be offense and the defense.
The offensive team has four downs to
advance the ball 20 yards while the
defensive team attempts to prevent the
advance. After 4 downs the teams switch
roles.
Closure:
Make sure student understand the difference
between zone and one-on0one defensive coverage.
Skill Cues for Formations and Positioning.
With eight players there are usually 3 defensive
linemen, and five defensive backs. The
lineman’s main responsibilities are to rush the
QB and to tackle ball carriers running the ball
The defensive back’s main responsibilities are
to stop the sweep run and prevent pass
receptions. The defense is free to develop any
formation they want (3 linemen and5 backs or 5
linemen and 3 backs)
Skill Cues for General Defensive Strategy.
The main role of the defense is to stop the call
carrier and prevent receiver from catching the
ball. The fastest defensive backs should defend
against the long pass. A defensive team can
play a one-on-one or zone defense. One-on-One
defense require a defensive back to guard a
receiver no matter where he or she runs. In a
zone defense, defensive backs guard receiver
who come into their zone or area. They never
leave the assigned area until he ball is thrown or
run. In the typical zone defense, the 3 deep
parts of the field are assigned to the deep backs
and the two flats (short outside areas of the
field) are assigned to the linebackers.
Unit Plan
DATE _____________ EQUIPMENT: 4 cones for each field, 1 football per two teams, flags
UNIT: Flag football
Day
9 LOCATION: Field divided into 4 2-yard fields and or 2
50 yards fields, makes with cones.
STANDARDS : 1PA-E2PO1, 5PA-E3PO1, 5PA-E3PO1, 6PA-E3
OBJECTIVE: The student will use football skills in modified football games, highlighting
defensive and offensive strategies.
ACTIVITIES
Intro: Jog 3mins, no walking
CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Around field
Fitness: Teacher led stretches and strength
exercises.
Scatter or squads formation
Lesson Focus: Modified games
1. Review general game strategies skill cues
and the modified game options.
20-yard Football- The offensive team has four
downs to score on a 20- yard field. Switch
roles after the team scores or completes four
downs.
Passing Football. Playing on a 50-yard field,
limit running the ball to just one play per
every four downs.
No-foot Football. This modified game, played
on a 50-yard field, allow no punting or
kicking of the ball. A team takes possession of
the ball at its own- 10-yard line after a score.
If a team opts to punt, the ball is
automatically moved 25 yards and play
resumes from that spot.
2. Divide the class into teams of 8 and have
two teams play each other using one of the
modified games. Extra player should rotate in
after each play
Closure:
Review and discuss the games. Answer questions.
Give students the regulation rules of flag football
to be followed during the next class period.
Skill Cues for General Strategy.
The offense should develop and use set plays.
Mix up the play using both running and passing
plays. Throw to different receivers. Try to move
the ball downfield a short distance each time
more often than trying for large gains.
Set of offensive goal of reaching the new field
zone until you score. Defense should try both
one-on-one and zone coverage. Defense should
try to never allow a long pass to be completed.
Defense should constantly try to pressure the
passer.
Unit Plan
DATE _____________ EQUIPMENT: 4 cones for boundary markers per field, 1 football per
field, and 1 set of flags per player.
UNIT:
Day 10 - 14
LOCATION: One or two regulation or modified fields.
STANDARDS : 1PA-E2PO1, 5PA-E3PO1, 5PA-E3PO1, 6PA-E3PO2
OBJECTIVE: The student will use previously learned skills in a regulation or modified
game of flag football.
ACTIVITIES
Intro: Jog 3mins, no walking
CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Around field.
Fitness: Teacher led stretches and strength
exercises.
Scatter or squads formation
Lesson Focus: Game Play
1.Review and answer any questions about the
rules of play,
2. Divide the class into predetermined teams of 8
or 9 (depending on how many fields are available)
to play. Give instructions as to how the
tournament or games will be played.
3. Play the game of regulation flag football or one
of the modified games on smaller fields.
Closure:
Review and discuss the game strategies the teams
used. How can they do better tomorrow? Record
the scores.
Divide the teams as equally as possible
according to skill level.
Change the teams every couple of days, to
avoid one team dominating all the games.
Unit Plan
DATE _____________ EQUIPMENT: Class set of test, answer sheets and pencils
UNIT: Flag football Day 15 LOCATION Classroom
STANDARDS : 1Pa-E4PO1, 1Ma-E2PO3
OBJECTIVE: The SWD knowledge of flag football by taking a written test.
ACTIVITIES
Intro: Explain test-taking procedures
Fitness:
Lesson Focus: Take test
Pass out pencils, answer sheets and test.
Students take test.
Collect answer sheet, test and pencils.
Review answer to test. (trade and grade test if
you wish)
Closure:
CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Classroom
Unit Plan
Flag Football Test
Do Not Write On This Test
True Or False. Mark “a” for true and “b” for false.
1. When you block a player you can push him or her with your hands.
2. Only the offensive team can recover a fumble.
3. All players must wait until the ball is hiked before they cross the line of
scrimmage.
4. You can only throw a forward pass from behind the line of scrimmage.
5. The game is started with a punt.
Multiple Choice.
6.The __________ snaps the ball to begin the play.
a. Quarterback
b. Linebackers
c. Center
d. Running back
7. A touchdown scores _______ points
a. 6
b. 7
c. 8
d. 9
8.The ____________ receives the snapped ball.
a. Quarterback
b. Linebacker
c. Center
d. Running back.
9. The Quarterback can _________ the ball.
a. Run
b. Pass
c. Hand-0ff
d. All of the above
10.When the ball carrier tosses the ball to the side or behind him or her it is called
_________________.
a. Forward pass
b. Backwards pass
c. Lateral pass
d. Fake pass
11. A touchdown is scored by____________________.
a. Running the ball over the goal line.
b. Catching a pass thrown into the end zone.
c. Kicking the ball through the goal.
d. a and b
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12. A unit of the game, which begins with the center snap and ends when the play is
dead.
a. Fumble
b. Interception
c. Incomplete pass
d. Down
13. A forward pass that is not caught and falls to the ground.
a. Fumble
b. Interception
c. Incomplete pass
d. Down
14. When the defensive team catches a pass.
a. Fumble
b. Interception
c. Incomplete pass
d. Down
15. What is it called when a runner drops the ball while running.
a. Fumble
b. Interception
c. Incomplete pass
d. Down
16.The Red team scored 3 touchdowns and the Blue team scored 5 touchdowns. What
was the score of the game?
a. Red 9, Blue, 15
b. Red 18, Blue, 25
c. Red 18, Blue 30
d. Red 21, Blue 35
17. The Red team score the following number of points in their last 5 games, 36 points,
30 points, 24 points, 12 points, and 18 points.
What is the mean (average) number of points they scored each game.
a. 30 points
b. 32 points
c. 18 points
d. 24 points
Read the following selection and answer the following questions.
HISTORY OF AMERICAN FOOTBALL
Football historians, those who have studied the game and its origins, place the games
beginnings in rugby, an English game played with many similarities to football. Rugby
began in eighteen twenty-three at the famous Rugby Boys School in England. Another
cousin of the game of football is soccer, sometimes called association football; its
beginnings can also be traced to English origin, being played as early as the eighteen
twenties.
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At the same time, a group of students at Princeton began playing what was then
known as “ballown”. First using their fists to advance the ball, and then their feet, this
game consisted mainly of one goal: to advance the ball past the opposing team. There
were no hard and fast rules applied to this earliest attempt at the game we now call
football.
18. Football has its origin in the English game(s) of ____________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Basketball
Rugby
Soccer
Both b and c
19. Association football is another name for _____________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Basketball
Rugby
Soccer
American football
20. Ballown, a game similar to football, was played in America at ___________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Yale University
Harvard University
Princeton University
Both a and b.
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Football Quiz Answers
1. b
2. b
3. a
4. a
5. b
6. c
7. a
8. a
9. d
10. c
11. d
12. d
13. c
14. b
15. a
16. c
17. d
18. d
19. c
20. c