All About AMERICAN FOOTBALL

[andrechan]

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okay, so...We make a team....THEN WHAT?
we play.

Okay.

So

A team composes of 11 players sa field.
we need:

* The offensive line (OL) consists of five players whose job is to protect the passer and clear the way for runners by blocking members of the defense. The lineman in the middle is the Center. Outside the Center are the Guards, and outside them are the Tackles. Except for the center, who snaps the ball to one of the backs, offensive linemen generally do not handle the ball.
* The quarterback (QB) receives the snap from the center on most plays. He then hands or tosses it to a running back, throws it to a receiver or runs with it himself. The quarterback is the leader of the offense and calls the plays that are signaled to him from the sidelines.
* Running backs (RB) line up behind or beside the QB and specialize in running with the ball. They also block, catch passes and, on rare occasions, pass the ball to others or even receive the snap. If a team has two running backs in the game, usually one will be a halfback (HB) or tailback (TB), who is more likely to run with the ball, and the other will usually be a fullback (FB), who is more likely to block.
* Wide receivers (WR) line up near the sidelines. They specialize in catching passes, though they also block for running plays or downfield after another receiver makes a catch.
* Tight ends (TE) line up outside the offensive line. They can either play like wide receivers (catch passes) or like offensive linemen (protect the QB or create spaces for runners). Sometimes an offensive lineman takes the tight end position and is referred to as a tackle eligible.

DEFENSE

* The defensive line consists of three to six players who line up immediately across from the offensive line. They try to occupy the offensive linemen in order to free up the linebackers, disrupt the backfield(behind the offensive line)of the offense, and tackle the running back if he has the ball before he can gain yardage or the quarterback before he can throw or pass the ball. They are the first line of defense.
* Behind the defensive line are the linebackers. They line up between the defensive line and defensive backs and may either rush the quarterback or cover potential receivers. Their main job is to cover the run up the middle.
* The last line of defense is known as the secondary, comprising at least three players who line up as defensive backs, which are either cornerbacks or safeties. They cover the receivers and try to stop pass completions. They occasionally rush the quarterback. However, this leaves the field wide open for passing.

[andrechan]

sorry for double posting, but...we need teams.
2 teams, per se. And a venue. Please, kung naa mo availble resources, please share.

[ghost_recon147]

Hi bro...flag football doesn't necessarily need 11 players for to play. There is a 4man, 5man, 6man,7man,8man and 9man flag football. Though the rules are somewhat similar to the contact football, but instead of tackling the player to the ground...the defensive team must remove the belt or flag belt from the ball carrier to end a down or play. It is a non contact sport...but very fun. So, we don't really need lots of players for us to organize a team...

Got this details from opne of the sites which may be usefull to us guys...

United States Flag Football Association[1]

Field specifications Field is 53 1/3 yards wide by 80 yards long, with 10 yard endzones. Field is marked in 20 yard intervals, with a 3 yard mark from each goal line. Allowances are made for smaller or larger fields based on local geography. A goal consisting of posts 23 feet 4 inches apart (inside dimensions) with a crossbar 10 feet off the ground lies at the center of the endline behind each endzone. Pylons mark the four corners of the endzone. A down marker indicates line of scrimmage and down.

Officials Four officials: Referee, Umpire, Linesman, Field Judge

Equipment The ball is specified as the NFL Official Wilson Ball for men and the Official Wilson TDY Youth League Ball for women. Standard football jerseys with block numbers in a contrasting color from the jersey. Each team must wear jersey colors that contrast with each other. No padding may be worn, and shoes cannot bear cleats or spikes. Two flags worn from, but not tied to, a belt. Flags should be 3 inches wide, and of a style approved by the USFFA.
Players Eight players are on the field for each team. All players and legal substitutes must wear the team uniform during the game. Free substitution is allowed during dead ball situations, though any substitute must remain on the field for a minimum of one play before leaving. Four of the eight offensive players must be on the line of scrimmage at the snap of the ball. All offensive players, including the linemen, are eligible to receive a pass.

Timing Each game is 60 minutes, consisting of four quarters of fifteen minutes each. The ball is kicked off at the start of the first and third quarters. Teams switch goals at the start of the second and fourth quarters. Time is kept on a stopwatch maintained by an official OR by a visible onfield game clock. Time stops at each quarter end (though play continues after a clock stoppage until a dead ball). A "running clock" is employed, whereby the time stops ONLY after a Point After Touchdown attempt (to restart at kick off) or when a time-out is called by either team (to restart on the snap of the next play). EXCEPTION: During the last two minutes of the second and fourth quarter only, the clock shall stop for each score, or incomplete pass, or when a live ball goes out of bounds. Time out may also be called at an official's discretion for injuries or equipment problems.

Dead ball A dead ball is declared for "deflagging" - the removal of one or both flags while the player is in possession of the ball. The ball carrier is down at the spot of the flag it is removed.

Down and distance First downs are achieved at fixed, pre-marked 20-yard intervals on the field. A team has four downs to reach the next first down marker.

Blocking Blocks may only be executed against an opponent between their waist and shoulders. Two-on-one blocks may only be executed behind the line of scrimmage. Use of extended arms and open palms is acceptable as long as the blocker is stationary or moving backwards. Holding is not allowed.

Scoring Touchdowns are six points, field goals three, safeties two. On a try for Point After Touchdown(PAT), one point is awarded for a successful kick, or by a completed pass in the endzone, and two points are awarded for a running play that reaches the endzone. The location of the flag determines if a touchdown is scored, not the ball as in tackle rules. Thus, if the flag never crosses the goal line, no score occurs even if the ball does.

Change of possession Possession changes after a Point After Touchdown(PAT) attempt, field goal attempt, safety, intercepted pass, punt, and after fourth down if the next first down line is not reached. Fumbles are live balls, and the defensive team may recover the fumble and retain possession.

[ghost_recon147]

There is an existing flag football association in the Philippines...it's Philippine Flag Football League..check out their website at Philippine Flag Football League : PFFL (www.pffl.ph)...but they don't do a 4 man flag football...more on the 5 man and up ila giduwa. Check their site kay interesting kayo mga bro.

[ghost_recon147]

Guys...guys...guys...this can be done here in Cebu...we don't need a huge space for us to play this game...A regular field is just about 35 yards wide and the normal width of a football field long. (approx 60 yards)...1990 pani nagstart sa Manila...Now they got their own league there...7 men team and 5 women team...what's interesting about this sport is pwede mix men and women mag duwa...they call this as the co-ed game.

[zagaboI]

NFL Season is already open... What are your predictions and opinions? Please post it here..

Will the Indi Colts still make it through the playoffs? With the return of their ace QB Manning, he was not 100% like the manning we all know. They lost in their first game in their own turf. Not a good impression...


Also, if possible, please post results.

[thaDUKE]

mahal man kaau nig mga gamit ... pero nindot kaau na duwa

[ghost_recon147]

Na a nay flag football league diri Cebu mga bro...check out the forum...

[zagaboI]

nice na ang american football jud bai! fanatic kaayo ko ana! problema lng kay mahal kaayo ang mga gears. sa US man gali, di sila kahimoo basta2x ug mga teams para football tungod sa gasto. mayta makitan nig paago sa? hehe


flag fotball? mga laysho2x ra may naa ana, kadaghanan mga half kano mao way gana iapil sa ila mga liga2x.. pero if maghimo mo ug team, count me in. nahan jud ko muduwa football!

[doi]

nindot man ang A.football pero d ni para pinoy oi.... init kaau og ulo and gagmay pjud....
batia pud anang flag football oi, morag rag dakop2x kay y contak, y tackle bah... ok pa unta if tag football...