How to Play Flag Football | NFL Flag Football Basics

i just wanted to talk to you about the rules of flag football so you can step on the field prepared the first and most important rule is that there's no contact allowed so remember you can't tackle or block your opponent instead you'll put one or both of the ball carriers flags off to stop the play okay now that we have that covered let's walk through a game to start each team should form a huddle just like we've practiced in our lessons in the huddle the quarterback needs to clearly communicate the route and who the intended receiver is for that play then each team will take their position on the line of scrimmage with one on offense and the other on defense typically the officer team will have a quarterback a center and the rest of the players are receivers in our game the defensive team will play man-to-man coverage with the cornerbacks covering the receivers the defensive line covering the center and the safety covering the quarterback remember that the safety has a choice they can stay back and help cover the receivers or they can rush the passer at the start of the play the officer team's goal is to move the ball downfield toward the end zone to score a touchdown they have four downs meaning they have four chances to get a first down to keep the game moving we're actually going to play a modified version when the officer team completes two forward passes within the four downs it becomes the first down and they get another set of four downs to move the ball to the end zone but if they fail to get a first down then the other team gets the ball going the other direction when the offensive team has the ball all passes must go forward and be received beyond the line of scrimmage if his offensive player's flag is pulled when they're running with the ball their feet determine where their ball is spotted not the flag that means the line of scrimmage will continuously change as you're playing another important rule to know is that during the game there are no fumbles instead the ball stays in possession of the offense and is spotted where the ball carries feet were when the fumble occurred however interceptions are allowed and if the defensive team intercepts the ball it's still alive and they can run with it to gain yardage throughout the game penalties will be assessed by your teacher but as a general rule of thumb only go for the ball carriers flag when you're on defense to limit contact on the field i know that's a lot of rules to take in but as you're playing you'll start to catch on because the best part of playing flag football is is designed for everyone you don't need a specific build or even prior football experience to play if you're motivated and a team player you can dominate on the field so good luck and of course have fun hey i'm coach zoe and in today's lesson i'm going to teach you the basic fundamentals of catching and throwing a football making the catch is one of the most exciting parts of the game but it does take some skill how you catch the ball really depends on where it's thrown for example when a pass is thrown above your waist you want to extend your arms and create a diamond shape by putting your thumbs and pointing fingers together you always want to use the hand positioning for medium or high balls even when it's thrown to your side for low passes you want to make a rake with your hands by putting them in front of you with your pinky fingers together again maintain this form on low passes even if it's thrown to the side after you make the catch your next move is to tuck the ball in tight use your forearm and squeeze your elbow close to your body to protect the ball ready to practice grab a partner a poly spot and one football per group just like our last session we're going to start on one knee if you're right-handed put your right knee on the ground and if you're left-handed put your left knee on the ground practice using the correct hand positioning when catching the ball whether it's thrown up high or down low then when you feel comfortable with your form stand up and start throwing at a farther distance focus on catching the ball first and then tucking it tight against your body challenge your partner see how many passes you can catch in a row without dropping the ball good luck and have fun or break down the proper technique to use step by step so you can throw and catch consistently every time first let's start with how to throw a football it's important to find a grip that you're comfortable with cup your thumb beneath the ball and place your fingers on the laces some players like to hold the ball with just a couple of fingers on the laces others hold it with all there's no wrong answer just make sure you have a good grip so you can control the football then you want to position your body so that you're standing sideways with your feet shoulder width apart and your weight mostly on your back leg lift the ball to your ear and bend your elbow at a 90 degree angle as you rotate your arm back to throw in one fluid motion step four with your front foot rotate your hips and extend your throwing arm when you release the ball pop your wrist with your palm facing down and follow through all the way this will help you get the desired spiral effect after you start to feel more comfortable with your form you can practice dropping back before the pass dropping back allows quarterbacks to best position themselves to throw and give receivers more time to get open in this drill we'll practice shuffling back three paces you can take different angles or cross one foot over the other as you quickly move backwards the goal is to make these movements fast and seamless just like you would in a game now let's cover how to catch a football the easiest way to catch a ball is to square your shoulders and frame your body so that you're either facing the quarterback or directly in the path of the ball extend your arms at chest height and create a diamond shape by putting your pointed fingers and thumbs together after you catch the ball you need to protect it from the defenders use your hand forearm and elbow to tuck it close and tight into your body remember passing and catching takes time it's okay if you're not perfect right away the more you practice your form and technique the easier it will become hi coach zoe here and in today's lesson i'm going to teach you how to build offensive strategy [Music] the first thing you need to know is that every offensive flag football play starts with the formation these formation gives receivers a specific location on the line of scrimmage which prevents them from running into each other or crowding on the field let's take a look at the example this formation is called the single back for 505 flag football it's built with one receiver on each side of the center and quarterback and another a few yards behind where each player is located at the start of the play represents the offensive formation and the arrows reflect the routes each player will run as a reminder a route is a predetermined path the receiver will run to open themselves up to catch a pass many teams use a route tree to learn the different routes they'll need to know for each play you've learned a few routes already in your lessons such as the post flag and drag here's an example of a router you can use for your upcoming games for example when you're running that slant you'll run forward for a couple of yards and then make a sharp cut inward on a 45 degree angle the goal is the easiest route in the book just run straight downfield and fast in a flag route also known as a corner route you'll run 10 yards and then cut at a 45 degree angle toward the back corner of the end zone likewise in a post route you'll run 10 yards and then cut inside at a 45 degree angle toward the goal post a drag is a shorter route where you'll run for about 5 yards and then make a 90 degree turn and sprint across the middle of the field in the out route you'll run 10 yards down the field and then make a 90 degree cut toward the sideline you can use a combination of formations and routes to create your own flag football play let's look at the single back play again see how the receivers on both sides run post routes cutting toward the middle of the field the receiver behind the quarterback does a corner route after they cross the line of scrimmage and if none of the receivers are open the center can release and do a corner route as well this play also works because it gives the quarterback a few options at different yardages but keep in mind that flag football players are only effective when the receivers are able to get open and catch a pass so when you're running your route you need to create space between you and the defender that's where quick footwork agility and speed come into play making quick sharp pivots and juking out the defender will help you get the distance you need to successfully catch the pass running backs are an important position on offense their job is to carry the ball for the first down or a touchdown so on this drill you'll practice taking a handoff from the quarterback and then running a designated route just like a running back winning the game here's how it works [Music] find a partner and go to a set of running lanes one person is the quarterback who hands off the ball and the other is the running back who receives the ball each lane represents a hole with a running back and runs [Music] the first few times you try this your handoff might be a little clumsy and that's okay eventually as you practice you'll figure out the rhythm with your partner to create smooth quick handoff just like in a real game we'll continue to work on routes in our next lesson too but this time we'll practice both passing and running plays eat lots of fruits and veggies they're a great source of vitamins and minerals the kinds that give you energy can help you grow strong to learn more about fuel up to play 60 a leading 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Length: 10min 25sec (625 seconds)

Published: Thu Apr 21 2022