Flag Football
COURSE SYLLABUS
Norman Killion
Note: On most class days, students will engage in mock scrimmages and actual games as time and
weather permits; come to class prepared for physical activity; dress for the weather
Week 1
Introduction to the course and the instructor.
Discuss syllabus, course requirements, and grading for the class.
ASSIGNMENT: Student background & experiences with football.
Lecture, discussion, and demonstrations of Flag Football – Facilities & Equipment,
General Rules, Refereeing Opportunities, Specific Defensive Rules
Lecture, discussion, demonstrations, and drills/skills specific to DEFENSE – man to man
and zones
Week 2
Lecture, discussion, & demonstrations of Flag Football – Specific offensive rules
Do’s and Don’ts of Flag Football
Lecture, discussion, demonstrations, and drills/skills of the Flag Football running game
Drills and skills specific to quarterbacking (passing/running), centering(snapping), and
pass catching
Attacking zone defenses with passing concepts
Kick Off and kick off receiving rules in Flag Football
Week 3
Lecture, discussion, demonstrations, and drills of Flag Football - Offense
Passing & catching fundamentals & techniques.
Introduce concepts of the Flag Football passing game versus zone defenses
Drills/skills of the passing game relating to the attack of zone defenses.
Punt and punt receiving rules in Flag Football
Week 4
Introduce concepts of the Flag Football passing game versus man to man defense
Offensive and defensive concepts used in the RED ZONE.
Drills/skills specific to RED ZONE offense and defense
Kick Off, Kick Off return, Punt, and Punt Return Scrimmages
Situational Flag Football scenarios – offense/defense (example: third and 10+ yards)
ASSIGNMENT: Two Minute Offense/Stopping the Clock
Week 5
Discuss FINAL EXAM (written/practical)
Creating mismatches and advantages versus defenses and offenses
Using Flag Football rules to achieve an advantage
Week 6
FINAL EXAM – written
Course & Instructor Evaluations
FINAL EXAM –practical