Move the ball.
Players work together to advance the football through plays such as passing, catching, and running, as allowed by their division’s rules.
THE BASICS.
Pull a flag.
Flag football uses flag removal in place of tackling. Your program’s rules explain possession, down endings, penalties, and allowable contact.
Play your part.
Routes, spacing, awareness, and teamwork help a play come together. Coaches and officials explain the division’s game format.
KNOW YOUR GEAR.
The player kit
One reversible jersey and black shorts are included.
Required game equipment
Check the local requirements for flag belts, mouthguards, footwear, and the correct football size before buying.
BEFORE THE FIRST
WHISTLE.
The final football rulebook needs to specify these items for each division. They are being finalized, so soccer rules and field dimensions are not carried over into BlitzFB.
Game format
Player count, field dimensions, scoring, downs, and possession changes.
Timing & play
Game length, clock rules, substitutions, running and passing rules.
Fair play
Flag pulling, contact restrictions, penalties, and official decisions.
Operations
Weather, field readiness, equipment checks, and how concerns are raised.
Official BlitzFB rules are pending publication. Local registration and pre-season communications will identify the rules that apply.
RESPECT THE GAME.
Encourage players, respect officials and opponents, and follow the local team’s instructions. Report a concern to the program’s game-day lead.