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Flag Football - Ages 7-8

Skills & Drills | Sample Practice Plans

Throughout the course of the season, coaches should work to deliver age-appropriate skills (program outcomes) for each player and as a team.

View/Download: Sample Practice Plans & Drills

Program Outcomes

Click on a program outcome below to be redirected to an instructional video demonstrating that skill and/or drills for additional development.

Ages 7-8

Program Outcome / Skill

Rules

  • Understand basic rules
    • Field of play
    • Timekeeping
    • Down & distance
    • Advancing the ball on offense
    • Defense
    • Scoring (running score is not kept at this age, but what constitutes a scoring play should be taught)
    • Penalties

Positions

  • Understand positions applicable at this age/level
    • Offense
      • Center
      • Quarterback
      • Running Back
      • Wide Receiver
    • Defense
      • Linebacker
      • Cornerback & Safety

Passing (QB)

  • Receive snap under center
  • Grip the ball correctly
  • Display proper throwing mechanics
  • Throw to a stationary target
  • Throw to a moving target
  • Make a handoff
  • Pitch the ball

Running (RB)

  • Receive a handoff
  • Run with the ball
    • Two-hand technique
  • Avoid defenders

Receiving (WR)

  • Proper hand/body positioning
  • Track the ball
  • Catch the ball while stationary
  • Catch the ball while moving
  • Run basic routes

Defense

  • Defend players with the ball
    • Running backs
    • Wide receivers
  • Defend players without the ball
  • Flag pulling
    • Stance & Break Down
    • Two hands, two flags
    • Aim for the base