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Youth Flag Football: Practice Plans
Age Group: Mini Mite (Ages 5–7)
Focus: Fun, Fundamentals, and Motor Skills Development
Practice Length: 60–75 minutes
| Activity | Time | Drills |
|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 10 min | - Dynamic movements (jogging, high knees, jumping jacks) - Flag tag game (players try to pull each other’s flags in a defined space) |
| Skill Stations | 30 mins | - Flag Pulling: 1v1 chase drill - Passing/Catching: Soft foam ball tosses, “alligator hands” technique - Running: Cone zig-zags, sprint to cone and stop on whistle |
| Team Activity | 20 mins | - Mini scrimmage with simplified rules (no blocking, 3 downs, short field) |
| Cool Down | 5 min | - Team huddle, water break, coach shoutouts for effort and listening |
Age Group: Mitey Mite (Ages 8–10)
Focus: Position Basics, Route Running, and Game Rules
Practice Length: 90 minutes
| Activity | Time | Drills |
|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 10 min | - Jog + mobility stretches (arm swings, side lunges) - Flag pull tag |
| Skill Development | 35 mins | - Quarterback Drill: Snap, drop back, throw (partner or cone target) - Wide Receiver Drill: Cone routes (slant, out, go) - Defense Drill: Flag pulling in space + pursuit angles |
| Team Concepts | 25 mins | - Mini scrimmage with simplified rules (no blocking, 3 downs, short field) |
| Scrimmage | 15 mins | - Modified game: 3 downs, 5-second QB clock, coach-referee |
| Cool Down | 5 min | - Static stretch circle, coach’s recap & team cheer |
Age Group: Little League (Ages 11–13)
Focus: Game IQ, Play Calling, and Team Communication
Practice Length: 90 minutes
| Activity | Time | Drills |
|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 10 min | - Jog + agility ladder or cone drills - Dynamic stretches and flag pull relay race |
| Advanced Skill Work | 30 mins | - QB + Receiver Timing: 3-step drops and quick throws - Route Trees: Slants, hooks, flags, and posts - Defense: Read and react coverage, swarming to the ball |
| Team Strategy | 30 mins | - Install playbook basics (3–5 offensive/defensive plays) - Practice huddles and pre-snap calls |
| Scrimmage | 15 mins | - Competitive 6-on-6 with scoreboard |
| Debrief & Leadership | 5 min | - Talk through a key play, assign leaders for next game |
Age Group: Junior League – Girls (Ages 13–17)
Focus: Competitive Readiness, Leadership, and Tactical Execution
Practice Length: 90 minutes
| Activity | Time | Drills |
|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 10 min | - High-knees, lateral shuffles, karaoke, and dynamic stretches - Flag-focused reaction drills (partner mirror) |
| Skill Development | 30 mins | - Quarterback Progressions: Read zones and throw on the move - Receiver Timing: Sharp breaks on full route tree drills - Defensive Reads: Zone coverage alignment and flag pull angles |
| Team Drills | 30 mins | - 7-on-7 install: motion, shifts, and audibles - Situational play: 3rd and long, red zone defense, clock management |
| Scrimmage | 15 mins | - Controlled scrimmage with officiated timing |
| Wrap-Up | 5 min | - Cool down stretch, team check-in, assign leadership roles |
Youth Flag Football Digital Resources
- Flag Pulling and Shuffling Drill
- Quarterback and Wide Receiver Techniques
- Center Exchange Drill
- Five In One Simple Drills
- Passing Drill for Beginners
- Mobile Quarterback Flag Football Drill
- Four Cone Drill
- Tennis Ball Drill
- Five Ten Five Drill
- Zig Zag Drill
- Circle the Cone Drill
- Turn and Catch Drill
- Transition Drill