Rules & Practice

The basics a new coach needs before the first practice: the rules, who plays where, how big the field is and how to run a practice.

Start here if you are new

Read the rules summary first, then the positions page for your format, then mark your field and print a practice plan. The rules come from the NFL FLAG Official Playing Rules with section numbers; local leagues may change them.

Tools in this group

• Flag Football Drills — 16 drills with diagrams, steps and coaching points. Filter by age and skill and print the ones you need.
• Flag Football Field Dimensions — The NFL FLAG field sizes on a printable diagram, with what it takes to mark the field.
• Flag Football Positions — Pick a format to see every offensive and defensive position on a diagram, with each player's job.
• Flag Football Practice Plan — Set the length, age group and players to get a timed practice plan with drills and water breaks.
• Flag Football Rules — The NFL FLAG 5v5 rules in plain words, with section numbers, a penalty table and a quiz.