Benefits of BAD AXE back to the roots FLAG FOOTBALL
Builds Teamwork and Social Skills:
Flag football is a team sport that requires players to work together and communicate effectively; helping to build teamwork and social skills.
Suitable for all ages and skill levels:
Flag football requires players to think strategically, develop game plans, and make quick decisions; helping to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Provides a fun and engaging activity:
Flag football is a fun and engaging activity that can be enjoyed with friends and family; promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
POSITION GUIDE
Offensive Positions
- Quarterback: The quarterback is the leader of the offense and receives the snap, passing or handing off the ball. They are not allowed to run with the ball after the snap.
- Center: The center snaps the ball to the quarterback and can also run routes as a receiver.
- Wide receiver: The wide receiver runs designated routes to catch a pass and advance the ball downfield.
- Running back: The running back takes the handoff from the quarterback and runs with the ball, or can also catch a pass.
- Slot receiver: The slot receiver is a secondary receiver who lines up between the outside receiver and the offensive line. They typically run short and quick routes to catch a pass and gain yards after the catch.
- Tight end: The tight end is an eligible receiver who lines up on the offensive line and can run routes to catch a pass.
Defense positions:
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Defensive back: The defensive back covers the wide receivers, either man-to-man or zone.
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Rusher: The rusher attempts to prevent the quarterback from passing the ball and must be at least seven feet off the line of scrimmage at the snap to rush the passer.
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Linebacker: The linebacker lines up behind the rusher and is responsible for stopping the running back and covering the short middle of the field.
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Cornerback: The cornerback covers the outside receiver and tries to prevent them from catching a pass.
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Safety: The safety is the last line of defense and covers the deep part of the field, preventing long passes and helping to stop the running back