FLAG FOOTBALL SKILL TECHNIQUES:

Passing the football:

• Elbow up high – approximately 90 degree angle

• 2 fingers on the laces • Side facing target

• Stepping with left foot when throwing with right hand OR Stepping with right foot when throwing with left hand

• Follow through using a wrist snap

• Release the ball

Catching a pass:

• Thumbs together form a triangle with your hands for throws above the chest

• Pinkies together for catching throws below the chest

• Wrap hands around the ball when you get it

Kicking

• Prop ball tall on the “T” with laces facing away

• Step until ‘plant foot’ is next to and a little behind the ball

• Connect the ball with toes pointed down

• Follow through with a high leg

Punting

• 2-3 steps then kick

• DROP ball to foot laces up

• Connect the fattest part of the ball with the top of foot by shoe laces

• Follow through with a high leg

• Used only for 4th Down play

Catching a kicked ball:

• Elbows together with arms forming a basket

• Close up the arms when ball enters

Running with the football:

• Ball tucked into your side, with the ball closest to the outside of the field