Youth Flag Football Plays

I am sure a good number of you reading this must be really diehard fans of National Football League. NFL is great! But it is as they call it, for the big guys! What about the kids or those who are not into diehard pushing and aggression? Well, there is this version which allows the youngsters to display their football skills. Moreover, it is less risky and aggressive as compared to the proper American football. It is called youth flag football. The practice and drills are conducted in this version too.

Flag Football

Simply put, this is a league for boys and girls in the age group of 5-17. It is played with flags and is a non-contact sport, but it is like tackle football. This league has been primary conceived to develop sportsman spirit and love for the game in youngsters. It helps youngsters inculcate values through the sport which will help them off the field as well. It helps to catch them young so that future quarterbacks and linebackers and defensive ends are identified and groomed!

Flag Football Plays For Youth

Plays are akin to the drills done by professional football players. Although, these are less taxing on the body, are fun and give you a good workout.

Play #1
The first play is called youth body right. The tailback is asked to run in the direction of the right end of the offensive line and get hold of the quarterback's throw. This has to be done by the tailback prior to him reaching the line of scrimmage. The full back and offensive lineman will rush from left to right to be the lead blockers for those carrying the ball at the same time.

Play #2
The next one called Passing Tree refers to a numbered system employed to denote the passing routes. The system goes like this - all even-numbered routes are run towards the middle of the field and on the contrary, all odd-numbered routes are run towards the sideline. For every position on the field, these routes are used. Extra routes, which are the privilege of the running backs are always referred to by name. The routes followed by the center have to be made depending upon the play design.

Play #3
The receiver is asked to run a streak, towards the end zone and straight upfield. The objective of this play is first, to catch an undefended pass when the player is running for a touch down and second is to outrun the defensive backs. This way the receiver can take the ball in case the defensive players reach you.

Play #4
When it comes to popularity, apparently one of the most popular plays is bootleg. It aim is to confuse the defense by stationing the quarterback to handle the ball. At the same time, the quarterback will move away from where the opponents anticipate him to be.

If you want to try out different plays, you can also try out 4 on 4 or 5 on 5 flag football. Blue sweep is another one where the purpose is to get to the sideline as fast as the player can get and behind the wall created by other offensive players.

Even if you are not into professional football, this game is great for adults too if they want to get the feel of the game and want to stay fit! Of course, sans the roughing up and jostling! I sign off here! Have fun!