flag football
description
The Flag Football unit is designed to provide the students with an introduction to the sport of football. It is a terrific alternative for a school environment because the flags allow for no contact unlike traditional tackle or two-hand-touch football. In order to 'down' a player, the defense must pull the offensive player's flag off of the belt worn around the waist. Throughout this unit, students will become familiar with the route tree, how to properly throw, catch, and punt a football, and some basic strategies common to the sport.
As the unit progresses, the students get introduced to more complex concepts. The beginning of the unit is dedicated to learning the fundamental skills needed to participate in larger activities. Towards the end of the unit the students will implement these skills in a modified game. Students will be given the chance to practice each of the positions (running back, wide receiver, quarterback, and defensive player) in practice and game activities.
For more information about the Flag Football unit, check out the introduction PowerPoint here.
As the unit progresses, the students get introduced to more complex concepts. The beginning of the unit is dedicated to learning the fundamental skills needed to participate in larger activities. Towards the end of the unit the students will implement these skills in a modified game. Students will be given the chance to practice each of the positions (running back, wide receiver, quarterback, and defensive player) in practice and game activities.
For more information about the Flag Football unit, check out the introduction PowerPoint here.
Learning objectives:
- Know how to organize and participate in a modified game of flag football
- Know how to properly throw, catch, and punt a football in practice and game situations
- Learn various terms used in football: first down, punt, passing routes, touchdown, etc.
- Be able to participate in a modified game of flag football while demonstrating good sportspersonship, teamwork, and positivity
- Maintain a high level of effort and involvement in the game
- Have fun!