Advanced Tactics in Flag Football
•Year 6
•Flag Football
•Check all flags are securely attached before activity
Alternative: Tag belts with velcro strips
Ensure proper inflation and grip surface
Alternative: Rugby balls or foam footballs
Include dry-wipe markers and board cleaners
Alternative: Large paper sheets and markers
Use to mark field boundaries and zones
Alternative: Markers or spots
Ensure sufficient battery and memory space
Alternative: Mobile phone with video capability
The player who throws the ball to teammates and leads the offensive play
The player who receives hand-offs or short passes and runs with the ball
Players positioned wide who run routes to catch passes
A quick diagonal run across the field at a 45-degree angle
Running straight then turning back toward the quarterback
The imaginary line where each play begins
One attempt to advance the ball toward the end zone
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Technical vocabulary development, clear verbal communication, listening and following complex instructions
Counting timing for route running, calculating angles for cuts, measuring field distances and positions
Forces and motion in throwing and catching, angles of trajectory, biomechanics of running and cutting movements
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding of field layout and tactical positioning
Leadership skills, effective communication, teamwork and cooperation, resilience in competitive situations
Move around perimeter for visibility of all groups, position centrally during demonstrations
Watch for route technique, timing between players, communication clarity, and safety
Step in if technique breaks down, safety concerns arise, or groups struggle with communication
Use clear, exaggerated movements for route running, emphasise timing counts audibly, show positive communication examples
Minimum 40m x 25m area, clear of obstacles, with defined boundaries
Dry, even surface free from hazards, appropriate for running and quick direction changes
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid if needed, contact emergency services if required
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