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The Falcons. By: Mary, Shontrell, Julius, Brayden, Makenzie, Martez. History of Flag Football. Flag football started because it was safer than tackle football Flag football was really popular on military bases. Flag football is officially dated back to 1933.
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The Falcons By: Mary, Shontrell, Julius, Brayden, Makenzie, Martez
History of Flag Football • Flag football started because it was safer than tackle football • Flag football was really popular on military bases. • Flag football is officially dated back to 1933. • The first flag football organization was formed in the 1960s • The University of New Orleans hosted the first college flag football championship in 1979.
Flag football rules • Each team can only have 14 players • There are no fumbles. The ball is dead where it lands. • Each team has two time outs per half • There are no fake punts on 4th down. • Players can’t wear hats or bandanas
Equipment • Flags • Cleats • Jerseys • Footballs • Field
Flag Football video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw8TSyoq0ws
Flag Football in the USA • American Football Association • International Women’s Flag Football Association • National Touch Football League