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What is Flag Football Drills – Relay Drills?

Flag Football Drills – Relay Drills is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for youth work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.

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How to run this drill

Flag Football Drills – Relay Drills is built for youth, high-school, and volunteer coaches who need clear drill language — not a random cone circuit. Beginners can install the first progression; experienced staffs can layer competition.

  1. Read the purpose once, then walk the setup on air before live tempo.
  2. Demonstrate one clean rep so players see landmarks, pad level, and finish.
  3. Run short competitive periods — quality reps beat long lines.
  4. Close with one coaching cue players can repeat in the huddle next period.

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As a coach of 8 yr old boys in NFL Flag Football I would like to share a   couple of [tag]flag football drills[/tag] that I use with my team. I love that feeling of not being able to wait to get to the kids in practice and show them a couple of new [tag]football drills[/tag].

Drill 1)
I set up cones to mark and area 20 yards X 20 yards. Have three kids with the [tag]football[/tag] and their flags on. When I blow the whistle the other 10 kids have got to pull both of the flags off each of the three receivers.

Once their flags get pulled the receivers step out of bounds. The drill is over when all 6 flags are pulled. Then we have 3 different kids run the [tag]football drill[/tag] again and rotate until everyone has gone twice.

Drill 2)
This next [tag]flag football drill[/tag] is a relay that I use to help with the exchange of the ball between quarterback and the center.

Mark off 30 yards.
The center starts with the ball.
Quarterback yells set hike and gets the ball from the center.
Then the center stays where he was.
The quarterback gets in front of the center then he becomes the new center. They continue until they get to the other end of the field.
Kind of like leap frog. I think it helps the quarterback know what the center is experiencing and vice versa.

Coaching tips

  • Keep one cue per rep so kids hear the same language every time.
  • Film the first live set; pause on footwork and finish, not just the ball.
  • Pair this drill with a matching play install so practice transfers to game day.
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Flag Football Drills – Relay Drills FAQ

What is the Flag Football Drills – Relay Drills drill?
Flag Football Drills – Relay Drills is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for youth work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.
Who should use this football drill?
Flag Football Drills – Relay Drills is built for youth, high-school, and volunteer coaches who need clear drill language — not a random cone circuit. Beginners can install the first progression; experienced staffs can layer competition.
How do I run Flag Football Drills – Relay Drills in practice?
Read the purpose once, then walk the setup on air before live tempo. Demonstrate one clean rep so players see landmarks, pad level, and finish. Run short competitive periods — quality reps beat long lines.
Is this drill free?
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Flag Football Drills – Relay Drills

Flag Football Drills – Relay Drills is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for youth work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.

As a coach of 8 yr old boys in NFL Flag Football I would like to share a couple of [tag]flag football drills[/tag] that I use with my team.

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