Flag American Football 8v8
8v8 flag football with defined positions (quarterback, receivers, defenders) and team-planned plays.
How to play
- Explain the positions and that a play ends when a flag is pulled from the ball carrier.
- Each team draws 2 or 3 simple plays on a whiteboard or paper.
- Game with four downs to reach the end zone.
- Before each down, a 20-second huddle to choose the play.
- Rotate positions every two series so everyone throws and catches.
Rules
- No contact, blocking or pushing.
- No guarding your flags with your hands.
- The quarterback can't run with the ball until 3 seconds have passed.
Variations
Easier
Fixed positions and a short field.
Standard
Rotating positions.
Harder
A 4-play playbook for each team.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: quarterback with a protected zone.
- Students avoiding contact: longer flags and zone defense.
Learning goals
- Develop strategic thinking.
- Cooperate in different roles within a team.
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