NFL FLAG COACHES TRAINING CENTER
Flag Football Drills | Designed for NFL FLAG Athletes
There’s one thing all successful flag football players have in common: they master the fundamentals. Practicing a variety of football drills lays the foundation for developmental growth and makes you a more well-rounded, versatile player. This is especially important in NFL FLAG football, where teams compete 5 on 5 and every player has a role on the field. We worked closely with our seasoned coaches and professionals to create more than 50 flag football drills that you can incorporate into your football training routine.
From running routes to pulling flags, these football drills are designed to boost your footwork, build your skill set, and give you the tools you need to continuously improve your game and become a more confident player.
Running back drills
Not only do running backs need to be fast to gain yardage, but they also have to be agile to dodge incoming defenders. Successful running backs have a strong sense of intuition and great vision of the field. This section outlines running back drills that help you develop fundamental skills and build quick feet, so you can map out your routes and stay—quite literally—two steps ahead of your opponents.
See running back drills to add to your football training.
Quarterback drills
Time and time again, quarterbacks have made huge impacts on the game of football. But becoming a standout quarterback takes more than a great arm—you need to be strategic, quick, and consistent. These quarterback drills break down key fundamentals, such as how to properly receive, grip and release the ball.
View quarterback drills that improve technique and footwork.
Wide receiver drills
Flag football is a high-speed game where the clock rarely stops and players are always on the move—especially wide receivers.
We’ve compiled a list of 15 wide receiver routes that every receiver should know, ranging from basic routes in the route tree to more complicated routes that require advanced footwork and directional changes. Whether you’re going for a quick first down or a Hail Mary, these wide receiver drills have got you covered.
See 15 wide receiver routes to add to your playbook.
Football agility drills
You can’t underestimate the importance of agility when it comes to playing flag football. Offensive players need to navigate sharp routes and tight pivots with ease, while effective defensive players need swift movements to efficiently pull the ball-carrier’s flags. This section details five football drills that focus on quick footwork, speed and smooth transitional movements to make you a more agile flag football player.
Football conditioning drills
Conditioning is essential in every sport, especially flag football. It’s important that players properly warm up their muscles and build endurance so they’re prepared for practice or the game ahead. Plus, conditioning is one of the best ways to improve strength and flexibility in muscles that don’t always get the attention they need. That said, these football drills tend to be—well—a bit tedious. That’s why we’ve selected youth flag football drills that are engaging and fun, so you hardly notice how hard you’re working.
Take a look at six conditioning drills you can include in your football training.
Football Catching Drills
Quarterback Drills
Wide Receiver Drills
Footwork Agility Drills
Flag Pulling Drills