Boise Flag Football - Optimist Flex Flag Program

Flex Flag Football: The Safer, Smarter Step Between Flag and Tackle

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Flex Flag Football bridges the gap between flag and tackle for the first time.  The addition of soft-shell equipment enables Flex Flag to build on the benefits of flag football by introducing key concepts that have historically been reserved for the tackle game. These include directional blocking for the offensive line and rushing and pursuit angles for the defense.

Flex Flag is the ultimate experience to develop true football fundamentals and teach proper technique while keeping the head out of the game.

Flex Flag is flag football taken to the next level, it allows for players to work on schemes, technique, and timing, preparing them in ways that traditional flag football does not.

The athlete wears a soft helmet, soft pads and jersey. Through the experience, competition, progression, or just plain fun, athletes get what they want from the game with Flex Flag.

Like NFL off-season practices, Flex Flag focuses on fundamentals, football IQ, and physical development, but in the form of gameplay. High-tempo and low impact, it’s a great tool for accessibility and development in the game of football.

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What Makes the Flex Flag Program Better

Feature Traditional Flag Flex Flag
Equipment No pads or helmets Soft-shell helmet, soft pads, jersey
Safety Minimal contact, but no protection Low-impact play with added protection to build confidence
Skill Development Focus on basic passing, catching, and running Adds blocking, pursuit angles, schemes, and timing — true football fundamentals
Preparation for Tackle Limited transition to tackle concepts Bridges the gap to tackle with realistic gameplay and technique
Game Experience Simplified, recreational High-tempo, competitive, NFL-style practice environment
Football IQ Basic rules and positions Advanced schemes, situational awareness, and football intelligence
Player Progression Fun introduction to the sport Next step toward tackle football while keeping the headout of the game

The Basics: Flex Flag Football

Ages: 6-11, Boys and Girls

Season: Spring Flex/Flag

Games: FLEX football games will be played during the week, on Mondays and Wednesdays.  Practices start mid April and games will be played during the month of May.

Practices: Practice locations vary by team and are generally at a neighborhood park or school.  Teams may practice up to 3 times per week prior to the start of games, then once per week thereafter.

Teams: Boise and surrounding towns

Cost: $150/season; jersey and flags provided

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