Flag Coach Plays

Flag football plays kids can actually run.

Clear diagrams, who gets the ball, and free wristband cards you can print for your team.

Built for the volunteer coach with a clipboard and eight excited kids: 5 on 5 and 7 on 7 plays, sorted by age, written in plain words.

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Season 2026

Coach the whole game

DefenseMan, zone and rush: 8 defenses with diagrams and how to beat themPractice plansReady-to-run 60 minute practices for every ageDrills15 drills with setups: flag pulling, handoffs, routes, catchingNew here?Rules, positions, routes and a glossary in plain wordsFree PDF playbookPrint-ready 5v5 and 7v7 playbooks, wristband and play sheet templatesTrick playsReverses and double passes that work without blockingHow to coachThe whole season in one guide: teaching, installs, game dayPlay designerDraw your own plays and print themGame daySideline play cards, fair playing time and the score on one phone

Put the season on one sheet

Build a league schedule, mark rainouts and review makeup slots without moving the games you’ve already played.

Open season scheduler

Plays by age group

6U5 and 6 year olds8U7 and 8 year olds10U9 and 10 year olds12U11 and 12 year olds14U13 and 14 year olds

Start with these four

If you only teach four plays this season, teach these: one dependable pass, one man-to-man beater, one run with a fake, and one zone beater.

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New to coaching flag football?

These plays use spacing and timing to create receiving and running options without blocking. Check your league's format, eligible receivers and quarterback-run rules before choosing your set. Keep the playbook small, use call names the players remember and practice the snap and handoff every week.

Build a printable playbookGear checklist

Build a small flag football playbook for your team

Choose the format your league actually plays, then select a few concepts your players can repeat. Start with a simple handoff and one passing decision. Add a second concept after players can line up and explain their jobs. The age pages help narrow the choices, while each play's diagram and read list show the assignments.

Turn the playbook into a practice and game-day plan

Use practice plans to teach the selected plays, then put the same calls into the playbook builder. Print a coach copy before relying on a phone at the field. Read your league's rulebook alongside our rules guide, especially for rushing and younger divisions.

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