NFL FLAG is the official flag football league of the NFL and the largest youth flag football organization in the U.S.

Whether you’re new to the game or looking to brush up on flag football rules, this guide will teach you the ins and outs of how to play flag football.

NFL FLAG football rules allow up to 10 players total per team. To accommodate a smaller team size, a flag football field is shorter than a typical football field at 30 yards wide and 70 yards long, with two 10-yard end zones and a midfield line-to-gain.

NFL FLAG leagues are no contact so boys and girls of all ages and skill levels can learn to play—and have tons of fun. Backed by the NFL NFL FLAG is the largest flag football league in the U.S., and the only league where players can wear official NFL gear.

This flag football guide provides needed information—from basics to more advanced football formations—for both 5 on 5 and 7 on 7 flag football plays.

The Largest Youth Flag Football League in the U.S. Serving youth athletes ages 4 to 17 years old across the country. NFL FLAG leagues are no contact, giving boys and girls of all abilities a chance to develop their fundamental football skills in a positive, inclusive environment.

Schools across the country are recognizing the value of flag football as an official high school sport, paving the way for more girls to compete, earn college scholarships, and make history on the field. As of today, 14 states have officially sanctioned girls flag football as a high school varsity sport, with many more running pilot programs.

Unlike sports—like basketball—where individual players accumulate infractions, flag football penalties affect the team as a whole, typically resulting in a loss or gain of yardage and downs. That’s why it’s important for both coaches and players to fully understand how each flag football penalty impacts the team.

Whether you’re a beginner coach preparing for your first season, or the next John Madden, our comprehensive flag football playbook is perfect for all levels.

Take your game home with the official Franklin footballs of NFL FLAG. Our footballs are designed for passing, catching, and running drills in your own backyard or local park. For ages 9 and up, our Junior Franklin Football in classic brown is the regulation-size for …