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The game of American football has been played since the mid-1800's. By the 1940s, flag football was all the rage on U.S. military bases as servicemen chose up sides and played against each other. Since America could not send football-battered soldiers into combat, tackling a ball carrier to stop him was replaced with the safer practice of grabbing a flag attached to his clothing. When the flag was taken, the player was stopped. -AJ
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∙ 16y agoFlag football was started as a way to practice tackle football without the tackling. It became popular during World War II as a way for military personnel to get exercise and have fun without the dangers of tackling. Click on the 'Flag Football' link on this page to go to the Flag Football website to learn more.
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∙ 9y agoFlag football was first started by the US Military in the 1940s. In the 1950s, recreational leagues were started by some of the same people who played the game while in the service.
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∙ 12y agoflag football came from canadian and american football
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Which sport was originated first hockey or flag football?
As Flag Football is a variation of American Football and this began in the Mid 19th Century and Flag Football would have come sometime after that, I would think that Hockey did come before Flag Football as Hockey has its origins in ancient times, but the modern form of field hockey was developed in the early 19th century.
A type of football game that does not involve tackling?
Flag football or touch football
What is a game developed in Africa?
flag football flag football
How is class flag football different from nfl?
There is no tackle in flag football
What are the best flag football defenses?
the best flag of football is liverpool
How are downs marked in flag football?
How are downs marked in flag football?
What is a down in flag football?
Flag football is similar to American football is almost every way except the tackling. For example, a down in flag football is the same as it is in American football - ten yards.
Where was flag football invented?
Flag Football was invented in the year 1999 with someone
Are there any flag football workouts?
flag football, r u kidding?
What is the difference between Air Force Flag Football and traditional flag football?
In traditional flag football like traditional football there are no forward laterals. In Air Force Flag Football you can pass the ball both backwards and forwards as much as you want. Think of it like ultimate frisbee with a football.
Why didn't Lily pick Miley in flag football?
Because she stinks in flag football
Should you were a mouthpeice in flag football?
I think you should wear a mouthpicee in flag football.
