Free Flag Football Playbook PDF (5 on 5 and 7 on 7)
Real PDF files you can download, print and hand to your assistant coach. Every play has a diagram, the QB's reads in order, coaching points and the mistakes kids make. No email, no sign-up, no app.
5 on 5 playbook
All 18 of our 5 on 5 plays, two to a page, with a cover page that lists every play by number.
Download the PDF7 on 7 playbook
All 8 of our 7 on 7 plays for 10U through 14U, same layout as the 5 on 5 book.
Download the PDFStarter sheet for 6U and 8U
One page, 6 plays a first-year team can learn in a week. The runs need no reads, and each pass has one simple read.
Download the PDFWhat is on each play page
- The diagram: every route, the ball carrier's path in orange, fakes dashed, and the QB's read order.
- Call it when: the situation or defense the play is built for.
- QB reads: who to look at first, second and third.
- Coaching points: what to say at practice so the play works.
- Common mistakes and what to call once the defense adjusts.
- A fixed PDF play number for that downloaded book. The playbook builder numbers your selected plays in their current order; use one numbering system for the coach copy and wristband cards.
Plays in the 5 on 5 playbook
Runs first, then passes, then trick plays. Tap a play for the full write-up on the site.
Plays in the 7 on 7 playbook
How to use a printed playbook
- Pick four to six plays. Most youth teams run a handful of plays well rather than twenty plays badly. For a first season, start with the starter sheet or the plays on our 6U and 8U pages.
- Choose one numbering system. Keep the downloaded book's printed numbers, or use the builder's selection order for your own set. Reordering calls in the builder changes their numbers, so reprint both the coach copy and player cards after a change.
- Put the same numbers on the kids' wrists. Print blank cards from our wristband template and write the plays in, or let the playbook builder print the diagrams for you with your players' jersey numbers.
- Walk it, jog it, run it. Walk each new play with no defense, then jog it, then run it against defenders.
Want a playbook with only your plays?
The downloaded books contain the 5v5 and 7v7 sets listed above. To print your own selected set, including the builder's 6v6 concepts or custom designs, use the free playbook builder and choose Print shop → Coach book. Add your team name and jersey labels in Team room. Draw a new play in the play designer first.
Questions coaches ask
Is the playbook really free?
Yes. The PDFs are direct downloads with no email form and no account. Print as many copies as you need for your team.
Can I share it with the other coaches in my league?
Yes, share the PDF or a link to this page. Please do not sell it.
Which rules are these plays built for?
NFL FLAG style 5 on 5 rules: no blocking, and the QB hands off, pitches or passes instead of running past the line. Leagues change the rules on rushing, the QB running and the youngest divisions, so check your league. Our rules page covers the basics.
Why does the diagram look lighter than on the website?
The printed version uses a pale field and dark lines so a page of diagrams does not drain a home printer's ink. The plays are the same.
Which plays should a 6 or 7 year old team run?
Start with the one-page starter sheet: runs with a handoff and a pass with one clear target. The 6U plays page explains why these work at that age.
Do you add new plays?
Yes. When new plays go up on the site, the PDFs are rebuilt to include them, so download again before a new season.
Choose a starter sheet or a full reference book
Use the starter sheet for a small opening playbook and the format-specific book as a reference. Downloading the full library does not mean installing every play. Check the list of included calls on this page, then read their current web pages for teaching notes before deciding which belong in the team's game-day set.
Keep coach copies and player cards consistent
Pick your team's play order in the builder and print the matching cards together. The downloadable books have their own numbered lists, so check the numbers before mixing a book with a custom wristband set. Write the same call names on the assistant's copy and rehearse one spoken number during practice.
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