Flag Football Plays: Free Playbook for 5v5, 6v6 and 7v7
23 free 5v5 flag football plays with diagrams, QB reads and coaching points. The concepts use non-blocking assignments, but rushing, transfers and no-run zones depend on your league and division. Check those rules before installing a play. Tap a play for the full breakdown, or use the playbook builder to print wristband cards. No sign-up required.
New coach? Start with these 6
- 1 Curl-Flat Pass
Teach a short curl-flat decision by walking one defender toward each target. Use throwing distances the QB can repeat.
- 2 Sweep Right Run
Start with the handoff and outside landmark. Check whether the edge defender follows another assignment or stays wide.
- 3 Mesh Pass
Teach two crossers at separate depths, then add man coverage. Keep the releases clear of collisions and intentional picks.
- 4 Flood Pass
Combine a corner, flat and deep route on one side. Rehearse the numbered reads against controlled zone defenders.
- 5 Reverse Trick play
The trick play that grows out of your sweep. Call it once the defense starts racing to the right.
- 6 Stack Go-Out Pass
A stacked release and short out introduce sideline timing. Rehearse the throw before adding a defender.
Use this as a teaching sequence, adding a concept when players can repeat the existing assignments. A first playbook can stay smaller than six plays; keep the calls your team can run reliably.
Every play by format
- 5v5 (23 plays, listed below): Bunch Slant-Flat-Corner, Crossbuck, Curl-Flat, Double Back Dive, Double Pass, Drive, Fake Reverse, Flood, Jet Sweep, Levels, Mesh, Reverse, Shallow Cross, Slant and Go, Smash, Snag, Spacing, Spread Verticals, Stack Go-Out, Stick, Sweep Right, Wheel, Y-Cross.
- 6v6 (5 concepts): Curl-Flat, Mesh, Flood, Smash, Sweep Right.
- 7v7 (8 plays): Counter, Dagger, Double In, Draw, Four Verticals, Halfback Pass, Post Wheel, Scissors.
Flag football plays by age
- Flag Football Plays for 5 and 6 Year Olds (6U): 5 plays
- Flag Football Plays for 7 and 8 Year Olds (8U): 17 plays
- Flag Football Plays for 9 and 10 Year Olds (10U): 27 plays
- Flag Football Plays for 11 and 12 Year Olds (12U): 27 plays
- Flag Football Plays for 13 and 14 Year Olds (14U): 20 plays
Playing a different format? 6 on 6 Flag Football Plays · 7 on 7 Flag Football Plays
More ways to browse: trick plays · running plays · formations · 6 on 6 · free PDF playbook
Coaching a specific age group? 6U (5 and 6 year olds) · 8U (7 and 8 year olds) · 10U (9 and 10 year olds) · 12U (11 and 12 year olds) · 14U (13 and 14 year olds)
5v5 plays
Pass plays (16)
Run plays (4)
Trick plays (3)
Choose 5v5 plays by the decision your team can make
A simple run asks for a secure snap and handoff. A quick pass adds a route landmark and a throwing decision. A trick play adds another exchange or a second passer. Pick the simplest call that addresses the defense you expect instead of treating every play in the library as an opening-day install.
Create a short call sheet from the library
Include a run where running is allowed, a quick pass, a call against man coverage and a call against zone. Keep the numbering stable in the playbook builder. If you need a ready-made starting point, use the free PDF playbooks and select only the plays your team has practiced.
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