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