This could just as easily have been titled "7 Things To Keep In Mind Next Time You Chew Out Your Referee" or "Give These Guys A Break, Seriously." But, if you've ever been a flag football referee, whether for a youth or adult league or tournament event, or any sport for that matter, you pretty much know...
The Bunch QB Wheel from our 5 on 5 flag football plays collection is one of our favorite plays to use against an overly aggressive rusher and a defense that likes to play man defense. There are a couple variations you can use out of different formations to get a similar result, but the idea is always the...
We thought it would be fun to post our flag football rankings for the top 4 on 4 teams in the country, so below is how it stands as of today. As I was prepping to write this, I text a couple of people to see who they would rank and where they would rank them. I was surprised...
The Crossover from our 8 on 8 flag football plays collection is designed to be run out of a sideline stack formation with 4 on 4 style bunch offense in the middle. This play is designed to beat both a man and zone defense, faring particularly well against a zone cover 2 by drawing the right corner and safety's attention...
Have you played quarterback in the past but are new to flag football? Or maybe you've been playing flag football for awhile and are just now trying out the quarterback position? Here are some basic flag football tips for new and beginner quarterbacks to help set you on the right track. Find a ball that’s right for you Sounds...
The Tight Under from our 4 on 4 flag football plays collection is set up to coax the defense into locking up the solo receiver, and playing inside out on the center/2 combo, or going straight zone across the board. In either situation, the 2 should come open late or the center should be wide open early. It's a great play...
Hip moves don't come naturally, and when you start playing flag football, the biggest thing to focus on that's a big change from normal football: don’t flag guard. It is a natural reaction for everyone and takes a little bit of time to get used to not doing it. Once you perfect the art of not stiff arming...
The Speed Shoots from our 7 on 7 flag football plays collection is a quick hitting play that is designed to get the ball out of the quarterbacks hands into his playmaker's as quickly as possible. There's not much time to take a snap under center, but if the speed route isn't immediately openeither or the slants are next...
The Wheelie from our 8 on 8 flag football plays collection is a great example of a go-to play out of a very tough to defend formation with an athletic team and a mobile quarterback. It excels at getting your players into space, running a zone-beating 3+ player flood route to each side of the field...
All the flag football play calling advice and plays in the world won't help you if the other team equally or more prepared, so this is when learning how to put those plans into action will help set your team apart. Part 4: Execution Fundamentals If there's anything I'd stress over everything we've already talked about, it's stressing to your...
There are certain flag football routes and plays that are so popular and so specific to the sport that they become universally known by a certain name as players begin to pass them around from team to team. As a receiver, I know that as I was learning the game, at different points a quarterback would...
There are hundreds of effective flag football plays that can be used in an offense to help your team succeed, but sometimes it's not about quantity, it's about quality. Knowing when and how to ride a select few plays all the way to victory is key, and the tips below are meant to help you optimize your...
When it comes to flag football play calling, learning how to make the proper adjustments is one of the hardest things to learn but also one of the most beneficial. The key is being one step ahead of the defense, and the tips below will help you learn how to master the art of flag football...
There are many ways to win in this sport, but flag football play calling is an extremely important aspect of the game that separates the good teams and players from the great. This is part of a four part series where we will discuss game planning, adjustments, deception and execution specifically for the 5 on 5...
One of the most overlooked positions on the flag football field is typically the position of the rusher, yet aside from the quarterback, I would argue this is the most impactful positon that can make or break any team. One of the biggest mistakes I see of many inexperienced teams is putting their worst athlete at...
