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Football — Flag, for the parent in it.

Every read, drill, calendar, pathway, rule, and recruiting note we have on football — flag. Use this as the front door.

28 pieces.

From The Drawer for football — flag

Cost

What does football — flag actually cost?

Pre-filled annual estimates by tier. Edit any line.

Pathway

Football — Flag by age

What good looks like at 7, 10, 13, 15.

Calendar

The football — flag year

Fall rec flag football on the NFL Flag model: 5-on-5, no contact, one practice and one game a week. Register in summer, play September through November, league tournament at the end. Many operators run a spring season too.

Rules

Rules at-a-glance

Five-minute primer.

Gear file

The football — flag buying guide

Flag football requires minimal gear and carries significantly less injury risk than tackle. Here's what you actually need to get started.

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Reads

Football — Flag articles

age 5-7 · Jun 10, 2026

Your First Season of Flag Football

The lowest-gear, lowest-drama entry into football. What signup actually commits you to.

Drills

Football — Flag drills

23 drills total. Most recent shown.

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