Coaching youth flag football is a lot of fun and can be a great experience for all.  Here are a few simple coaching tips flag football.

• Be Organized - Have a plan ready before football practice that includes; warm up, drills and a scrimmage.

• Have structure to your flag football practice - Each activity should have a time limit and meaning

• Stick to the basics of youth flag football - don’t over complicate your practices and flag football plays

• Find committed assistant coaches - you don't need football experts to teach kids.

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Most youth grow up watching and learning from the tackle form of football, so it’s important to teach your players the proper techniques when pulling a flag. In addition, using flag pulling drills to perfect the technique will greatly increase their defensive skill and consistency.

Proper Technique For Flag Pulling:

Run in front of the ball carrier - The first step in proper flag pulling is to position yourself defensively. Being in front of the runner provides more time to grab the flag, as well as causes them to try and dodge around you.

Focus on the flag, not the...