How to Play 4-on-4 Flag Football

Playing 4-on-4 flag football is a fun alternative to tackle football, especially when you don't have many people to play. The game is similar to tackle football except played on a smaller field, and instead of tackling players, you pull flags from the opposing player's belt to stop the play. Flag football can be fun in a league or during family activities. To learn the basics of playing, follow these steps.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Flip a coin to see who will start the game. The coin flip winner can choose to be on offense or defense, or can pick a side to start. Once that is decided, the ball is placed on the offensive 5-yard line to begin the game.

2. Get past midfield in three attempts or the ball is turned over to the other team to start on its own 5-yard line.

3. Rush the quarterback at any time after the ball is snapped. However, you must be standing the designated 7 yards behind the line of scrimmage prior to the ball being snapped.

4. Score a touchdown by getting into the end zone in three plays after you are past midfield. Touchdowns are worth six points.

5. Make an extra point by getting the ball into the end zone from 5 yards out on the play after scoring the touchdown. Make a two-point conversion by getting the ball in the end zone from 12 yards out after scoring a touchdown.

6. Play for two 14-minute halves with a 30-second halftime. Team with the most points at the end is the winner.

Tips & Warnings

• The field must be 25 by 64 yards with two 7-yard end zones. Players can wear cleats and are encouraged to wear mouthpieces.
• A team must have at least three players on it to play. The maximum players allowed is set by the teams or the leagues.
• The quarterback cannot run the ball, and all passes must be forward and past the line of scrimmage.
• All receivers are eligible.
• Play is stopped and the ball is declared dead when a flag is pulled, the ball carrier steps out of bounds, the ball carrier's elbow or knee touches the ground, or when a touchdown is scored. The next play is run from the spot of the dead ball.

Resources

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