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flag football

noun

  1. a form of touch football in which the ball-carrier's progress is stopped when an opponent pulls a flag from the ball-carrier's pocket or belt.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of flag football1

First recorded in 1950–55
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There also will be a girls’ flag football game and JV game.

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There was a discussion about adding boys’ flag football, but there was no consensus on what part of the school year would be viable and concerns were raised about whether it would further deteriorate 11-man rosters.

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Years before diminutive and speedy Atwell matured into an NFL prospect, the Rams receiver played flag football.

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Atwell echoed the feelings of Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson and other players in the league since NFL owners last week approved a resolution that would allow them to try out for flag football.

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NFL players would compete for spots with others already playing flag football.

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