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NFL FLAG’s no-contact rule and team-oriented environment, for Girls and Boys ages 4-14 year olds. We offer a Spring, Fall and hoping to add a Winter this year!
More kids are playing flag football than ever before. And we can see why—it’s engaging, inclusive, and ridiculously fun.
The best part is: anyone can learn how to play flag football. You don’t need a certain build, skill set or prior experience. Both girls and boys from 5 to 17 years old can sign up to play!
FLAG FOOTBALL FIELD
A flag football field is shorter than a standard tackle field at 25 yards wide and 64 yards long, with two 7-yard end zones and a midfield line-to-gain. To prevent power football in tight spaces, no run zones are located 5 yards before the end zone and on each side of the midfield line-to-gain. If the ball is spotted on or inside the no run zone, the offense must use a pass play to get a first down or touchdown.
BASIC FLAG FOOTBALL RULES
When learning how to play flag football, it’s best to start with the basics. In NFL FLAG football leagues, teams play 5 on 5 and each game consists of two halves, usually 15 to 25 minutes long. Tournament games are typically shorter with two, 10 to 12 minute halves. The clock only stops for halftime, timeouts (each team has 3), or injury, making games quick and competitive. Each player has a specific role on the field and every play counts.
The most important rule in flag football is that there’s no contact allowed, including tackling, diving, blocking, screening or fumbles. Instead of physically tackling an opponent to the ground, players wear flags.
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