2. Question #1
How many base defensive plays do we have?
• Option #1: Six
• Option #2: Seven
• Option #3: Eight
3. Question #1: Correct!
• We have 7 Base Defenses
– Goal Line
– Cover 2
– Cover 3
– Cover 4
– Robber
– Bandit
– Breaker
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4. Question #1: Incorrect!
• We have 7 Base Defenses
– Goal Line
– Cover 2
– Cover 3
– Cover 4
– Robber
– Bandit
– Breaker
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5. Question #2
True or False:
The only difference between the LBs in Cover-2 and the OLBs in
Robber is the general alignment they start the play from.
• Option #1: True
• Option #2: False
6. Question #2: Correct!
• The answer is FALSE.
– There are several differences. For example:
• In Cover-2, the LB’s have help from the CBs on the
sidelines. In Robber, the OLB have to cover to the
sidelines if the Slot or Wideout Receivers on their side
go deep.
• In Cover-2, the LBs need to be concerned about the
middle and shifting dramatically if the QB breaks
containment. In Robber, the MLB is already in position.
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7. Question #2: Incorrect!
• The answer is FALSE.
– There are several differences. For example:
• In Cover-2, the LB’s have help from the CBs on the
sidelines. In Robber, the OLB have to cover to the
sidelines if the Slot or Wideout Receivers on their side
go deep.
• In Cover-2, the LBs need to be concerned about the
middle and shifting dramatically if the QB breaks
containment. In Robber, the MLB is already in position.
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8. Question #3
How many feet do you need in-inbounds to establish possession?
• Option #1: One Foot (Like College)
• Option #2: Two Feet (Like the NFL)
9. Question #3: Correct!
• You only need ONE FOOT in this league to
establish possession.
– We practice double-tapping to build awareness of
the feet and the sidelines, but if you can make a
one foot in-bounds catch by all means take the
opportunity.
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10. Question #3: Incorrect!
• You only need ONE FOOT in this league to
establish possession.
– We practice double-tapping to build awareness of
the feet and the sidelines, but if you can make a
one foot in-bounds catch by all means take the
opportunity.
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11. Question #4
What’s the best way to tackle a runner coming straight at you on the goal line?
• Option #1: Sidestep and grab the flag
• Option #2: Plant feet and take the charge
• Option #3: Duck down and punch their groin
12. Question #4: Correct!
• Side step and grab the flag
– There is no “charge” unless the runner lowers
their shoulder or jumps into the defender, so 9/10
times any impact will be called on the defender.
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13. Question #4: Incorrect!
• Side step and grab the flag
– There is no “charge” unless the runner lowers
their shoulder or jumps into the defender, so 9/10
times any impact will be called on the defender.
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14. Question #5
In our Cover-3, the CB of which side drops back into deep coverage?
• Option #1: Neither
• Option #2: Strong
• Option #3: Weak
15. Question #5: Correct!
• The Weak side CB drops back into deep
coverage in our Cover-3.
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16. Question #5: Incorrect!
• The Weak side CB drops back into deep
coverage in our Cover-3.
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17. Question #6
Why is it important for WRs and QBs to read the defense pre-snap?
• Option #1: Take advantage of the Defense
• Option #2: Yield free yards
• Option #3: Leads to easy first downs and scores
• Option #4: All of the Above
18. Question #6: Correct!
• All of the Above!
– Catching a Defense out of position can lead to
dramatic effects.
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19. Question #6: Incorrect!
• All of the Above!
– Catching a Defense out of position can lead to
dramatic effects.
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20. Question #7
What is the result of a flag-guarding penalty?
• Option #1: 5-yards from the spot of the foul & the down counts.
• Option #2: 5-yards from the spot of the foul & replay the down.
• Option #3: 10-yards from the spot of the foul & the down counts.
• Option #4: 10-yards from the spot of the foul & replay the down.
21. Question #7: Correct!
• Flag-guarding results in a 5-yard loss from the
spot of the foul and the down counts.
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22. Question #7: Incorrect!
• Flag-guarding results in a 5-yard loss from the
spot of the foul and the down counts.
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23. Question #8
If a defender steps out of bounds can they come
back in-bounds and be the first person to touch
the ball (make an interception)?
• Option #1: They can make an interception, and advance the ball.
• Option #2: They can make an interception, but can’t advance the ball.
• Option #3: They can tackle, but cant be the 1st to touch the ball.
24. Question #8: Correct!
• According to case #A.R.3.7 of the NFL
rulebook, as long as the defender establishes
himself in-bounds with both feet after making
an interception the catch is ruled clean and
can even be returned.
– Don’t be afraid to step out-of-bounds on defense
(not that there is a big need), and realize you can
always come back in and make an interception.
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25. Question #8: Incorrect!
• According to case #A.R.3.7 of the NFL
rulebook, as long as the defender establishes
himself in-bounds with both feet after making
an interception the catch is ruled clean and
can even be returned.
– Don’t be afraid to step out-of-bounds on defense
(not that there is a big need), and realize you can
always come back in and make an interception.
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26. Question #9
When should a timeout be called in the 1st half?
• Option #1: Never
• Option #2: Only the Captains call timeout
• Option #3: After completed passes inside our two-minute offense
27. Question #9: Correct!
• Only the Captains should call timeouts.
– There are only 3 timeouts per game, so they need
to be strategically used.
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28. Question #9: Incorrect!
• Only the Captains should call timeouts.
– There are only 3 timeouts per game, so they need
to be strategically used.
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29. Question #10
What is the most effective “move”
you can use to avoid having your • Option #1: Juke
flags pulled? • Option #2: Jump
• Option #3: Spin
30. Question #10: Correct!
• The Spin is the most effective most in flag
football.
– Spinning causes the flags to become lateral to the
ground level making them much more difficult for
someone to grab.
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31. Question #10: Incorrect!
• The Spin is the most effective most in flag
football.
– Spinning causes the flags to become lateral to the
ground level making them much more difficult for
someone to grab.
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32. Test Complete!
I have no way at the moment to record right or
wrong answers, so let’s just assume you got
100%.
Great job!
