Flag guarding using any part of the body or ball to deny the opportunity for an opponent. Flag football playbook acknowledgements and credits published by. Flag belts must be in good condition and have two unaltered streamers attached. Games will be called by officials who are in absolute control of the game. Tffa seeks to collaborate with other state and national organizations interested.
In all aspects of special olympics flag football, rulings shall be made with player safety as the primary consideration. Youth flag football leagues, camps and clinics for kids i9. It is our pleasure to be working with the national youth sports coaches association, in the promotion of this great sport. The laces of the football should be parallel to the ground when the quarterback receives the ball. Like the nysca, usa football is a firm believer in youth sports as a means to help develop. Intramural flag football hand book northwest university. An official time out will occur if a player is injured. Game ball the game ball shall be a conventional football constructed of leather, rubber, or similar material. Flag football will be conducted under the rules of the national intramural and recreational sports association published rule book. Because running plays start to lose their effectiveness as kids get older, ive found that this formation is good up to 9 years old.
Flag football guidelines and rule book emmanuel college. At the start of each game, captains from both teams shall meet at midfield for. Nirsa flag and touch football rules book and officials manual. All offensive flag football penalties result in a loss of down and yardage. The mission of the eprd youth flag football league is to teach players basic football skills, while promoting teamwork and sportsmanship in a fun, noncontact setting. Texas flag football association texas flag football association tffa tffa is a network of leagues and teams that promote noncontact flag football as a year round competitive sport. Flags must be worn on the sides and must be pointing outward. So i thought i would put together a 7on7 playbook for flag football coaches.
The canadian rule book for flag football football canada. In 2014, the nirsa board of directors approved the flag football rules book editorial board. Youth flag football passing tree the video below shows the passing tree that i use with my 911 year old team. Tffa will sponsor a series of tournaments culminating with a state championship.
Flag football plays designed for youth flag football. Split back formation youth flag football plays the video below shows just a few of the running play options you can utilize with a split back formation. The different colors indicate when the change was implemented. Youth flag football trussville rule book field dimensions. Referees and the commissioner will have the final say. Welcome to the longevity sports center indoor sportsfacility. There are several additional resources available for players, coaches and officials involved with flag football. Complete rules are outlined in the canadian flag football rule book for sale at. Timing games are 40 minutes running time 20 minutes each half. Flag football drills and practice plans regina youth flag football. Longevity sports center indoor flag football rulesbook. The shotgun snap starts in the same way, with the center.
Loudoun nfl flag football 7 on 7 hs division rule book. The db tries to pull the flag of the player with the football. All referees and participants are held to the information in this handbook. Have each player perform a few undercenter snaps, with players rotating at quarterback. Mar 14, 2021 i love creating all kinds of football plays. Flag football rule book football british columbia 222 6939 hastings street burnaby, b. Our color coded teaching system is great for coaching youth flag football. Altarius cook 6th period tuesday,march 2,2021 flag football study guide questions 1. Here are some key rules and tips to keep everyone engaged in the game.
Only the team with possession of the football may call a time out. All kids must play a minimum of 8 plays in each half. Running flag football practices and building skills is a challenge for any coach. Flag guarding 10 yards and loss of down enforced from spot of foul 14. Modifications have been made for burlington minor football spring flag program 2018 by southern ontario touch officials association sotfoa and. Longevity sports center indoor flag football rules book any and all game situations not covered within willresult in a ruling that is in accordance with the nfhs high school footballrules book. Our flag football plays are designed for 5 on 5, 6 on 6, 7 on 7, and 8 on 8 flag football leagues. If there is a need for such information please refer to look in the tackle rules book e.
Shawn moore welcome to the nysca flag football clinic. The offensive team takes possession of the ball at its 20yard line and has four 4 plays to cross midfield 40 yd. The northwest university intramural flag football handbook is created to provide guidance and serve as a means of mediation through fun competition. The game should be played between 2 teams of 7 players each.
Its purpose is to provide a standardized code of rules, interpretations and officials mechanics for the sport of flag and touch football. Our flag football playbooks focus on six formations spread, trips, stack, double back, i and singleback. It offers updated information for officials, including instruction on proper mechanics for threeperson and fourperson crews. Flag football is a game that has made its way into youth sports to take the place of full contact football for many young athletes.
Teams shall field five 5 players to start the game required. Teams may provide their own ball, or share the opponents ball. The content of this book includes sport related definitions, general rules and specific rules for playing 5v5 and 7v7 as. Aug 24, 2011 unbeatable flag football playbook is a great book for new and experienced flag football coaches. The league provides each player with a flag belt and nfl flag powered by usa football nfl jersey. If a football is deemed too small then a league ball will be used. To play the game, you need a football and a flag or flag belt for each player. Rules, penalty enforcement, and mechanics is an outstanding. The playing field is a rectangle usually around 6080 yards long and 2030 yards. The information on the following pages is designed to guide you through the season and includes the weekly devotions and rules unique to upward flag football. In stead of tackling the ball carrier, defensive players attempt to pull the flags off the ball carriers belt.
This passing tree is a little different from the conventional one youll generally find if you search online. If youre a new coach or just want some new ideas for fun plays for kids, ive created a free downloadable pdf playbook. All participants and spectators are responsible for their conduct. The primary difference between flag football and tackle is that flag is a no contact game. All participants and spectators are subject to the student handbook and the intramural handbook. Youth flag football leagues, camps and clinics for kids.
This playbook is designed to provide you, a volunteer coach, with what you need to be successful in the upward flag football ministry. Under center formation running back will do an out and receiver will run a slant hook. New flag football book printing issue december 7, 2017. Like tackle football, t eams run or pass the ball down field in order to score a touchdown. Unfortunately, a sizable chunk of the very short book didnt meet my specific needs, as i coach 5on5 nfl flag grades k2, but it was still worth the purchase. Spring hill hawks 2019 flag football rule book v 2. With 1,600 locally operated leagues and over 500,000 youth athletes, nfl flag is the largest, most recognized flag football organization in the u. Modifications have been made for burlington minor football spring flag program 2018 by southern ontario touch officials association sotfoa and bmfa executive. All of our flag football plays are tested and proven successful. All important or special things have been determined and ruled. A ifl nfl flag football rules book parisi speed school. Flag football is a sport that anyone can play at any stage of his or her life from youth to high school into the adult years.
Ymca flag football rules start of gamepossessions a coin toss determines first possession and goal to be defended. Flag guarding is the attempt by the ballcarrier to obstruct the defender access to the flags by stiff arming, dropping the hand, arm, shoulder or head or intentionally covering the flags with the football or jersey. There are always adjustments and changes a coach can make to these plays including sending a player in motion, however it is important when coaching young. These plays are best for older 7on7 teams, maybe middle school and younger high school teams. All defensive flag football penalties result in an automatic first down and some are associated with yardage. Flag football 5 on 5 sports websites sport website sport. Basic flag football rules object flag football is played with two. Updated september 2017 the northwest university intramural flag football handbook is created to provide guidance and serve as a means of mediation through fun competition. The content of this book includes sport related definitions, general rules and specific rules for playing 5v5 and 7v7 as well as adapted rules for people with disabilities. Flag football is played with two teams of 58 players who attempt to score points by. Shoulder pads, helmets, and hip pads are not legal equipment. In the first half of the book, we have drills for passing, catching, footwork, basic blocking and tackling or flag pulling, positional skills and drills for both offense. Flag football committee, the course is ideal for new officials. Nfl flag, a fun and accessible noncontact program available for girls and boys ages 517.
The team with the most points at the end of regulation time is the winner. Any rule not specifically covered will be governed in accordance with the 2009 and 2010. Our playbooks include flag football plays, practice plans, and flag football drills. There is a lot to learn about flag football and there isnt a huge amount of information on the topic, but hopefully we can change that with this list of drills and practice plan advice.
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