FLAG FOOTBALL

THROWING

• spread fingers on laces gripping ball toward the back (the end closest to you)
• Turn sideways to target
• Step forward with the foot opposite your throwing arm
• Bring ball back to your ear
• Lead with the throwing elbow and extend arm fully toward target
• Snap wrist downward as you release the ball
• Follow thru across your body as you release the ball

CATCHING

• Keep Eye on Ball
• Reach arms towards ball
• Give with ball as ball hits hands (bring ball into body)
• Pinkies together if ball is below waist
• Thumbs together if ball is above waist

CATCHING ABOVE THE CHEST

• Make a diamond with your fingers
• Slow the ball down over time
• Bring the ball close to you with both hands
• "Put it in the basket."

ACTIVITY

• Throwing and catching
• Groups of 4
• Start 5-10 yards apart at first
• Gradually back up as you improve
• Attempt to make 3-10 consecutive throws and catches.