How Do You Call Flag Football Plays?
Flag football looks like organized chaos to the casual observer. With players seemingly running every which way, there appears to be little method to the madness. But if a team wants to be successful, then being able to operate an offense is important. Creating an easy-to-understand, yet difficult to defend, set of offensive plays is a good start, but that is only half of the equation. Effectively calling those plays in game situations is the final piece of the puzzle to flag football offensive success. Create a play-calling card. Divide a 4-by-6 index card to create six equal-sized boxes in which to diagram your plays. Each diagram should clearly label the responsibilities for each running back and wide receiver on the field. Every player should have a copy of the card, which can be kept in a quarterback wristband (can be ordered online) and worn on the arm. In order to prevent the defense from easily deciphering your play calls, each formation and pass pattern should correspond to a