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Flag football play designer with wristbands

Make flag football plays for 4v4 through 9v9. Tap a player to give them a route, color each position so kids can find themselves, and print the plays on wristbands. It costs nothing and there is no signup.

Open the play designerSee example plays

Free · No signup
5v5, 7v7 and every size from 4v4 to 9v9

Flag 5v5Mesh
NO-RUN ZONEMIDFIELDQBCXZY
X and Y cross close enough to slap hands, which rubs off man coverage. QB throws to whichever crosser comes open, with C as the safe throw.
4v4 to 9v9Color by playerWristbands with playsOpens on any phone
How it works

How to make flag football plays

  1. 01

    Choose your league size

    Set the number of players, from 4v4 up to 9v9. Then pick a formation such as spread, trips, bunch or stack.

  2. 02

    Tap a player, pick a route

    The route tree has slants, outs, corners, posts and 12 more. Each position gets its own color, so the diagram is easy for kids to read.

  3. 03

    Watch it with your team

    Hit play and the routes run on screen. Add a zone or man defense to show where the open receiver will be.

  4. 04

    Print the wristbands

    Put 4, 6 or 8 plays on a card in the youth window size and print a card for each player.

Flag football plays

5v5 and 7v7 flag football plays to start from

Each of these opens in the play designer with the routes already drawn. Change the formation, swap a route, or flip the play to the other side.

See every flag football play with coaching notes
5v5 and 7 on 7

Flag football formations and defenses for every league size

Flag leagues play with different numbers, so the field and the presets change with the size you pick. The no-run zones are marked on the field, which helps when you plan plays near the goal line.

  • Each position has its own color on the diagram
  • One button flips a play so you can run it to either side
  • Red zone and goal line views for plays near the end zone
  • The center is a square, so young players can find the ball
Start a 7v7 play

League sizes

  • 4v4
  • 5v5
  • 6v6
  • 7v7
  • 8v8
  • 9v9

Offense

  • Spread
  • Trips
  • Bunch
  • Stack
  • Single back
  • Under center
  • Empty

Zone defenses

  • 3-2 zone
  • 2-3 zone
  • 1-3-1 with a rusher
  • Cover 2 (7v7)
  • Cover 3 (7v7)

Man defense

  • Man with a rusher
  • Cover 1 (7v7)
Flag football routes

Flag football route tree

These are the 16 routes in the play designer, from the hitch to the wheel. Tap a player, choose the route, and the line is drawn for you. Use the names in the huddle and on the wristband so players learn them.

  • HitchRun 5 to 6 yards, stop, and turn back to the quarterback. See it in Quick hitches.
  • SlantTake two or three steps straight ahead, then break inside at 45 degrees. See it in Double slants.
  • Quick outRun 4 to 5 yards and break straight to the sideline. See it in Stick.
  • OutRun 10 yards and break straight to the sideline. See it in Trips flood.
  • InRun 10 yards and break straight across the middle. Also called a dig. See it in Levels.
  • CurlRun about 12 yards, then turn back toward the quarterback on the inside. See it in Curl-flat.
  • ComebackRun about 13 yards, then break back toward the sideline.
  • CornerRun about 10 yards, then angle outside toward the back corner of the end zone. See it in Smash.
  • PostRun about 10 yards, then angle inside toward the goalposts. See it in Play-action post.
  • GoRun straight up the field. Also called a fly or a streak. See it in Four verticals.
  • FlatHead for the sideline right away, a yard or two past the line of scrimmage. See it in Slant-flat.
  • DragCross the field underneath, two or three yards past the line of scrimmage. See it in Mesh.
  • WheelStart toward the sideline like a flat route, then turn up the sideline.
  • WhipStart inside like a slant, plant, and turn back out toward the sideline.
  • BubbleBack away from the line and drift toward the sideline for a quick throw. See it in Bubble screen.
  • SwingLoop out of the backfield toward the sideline and turn upfield.

Each route is drawn for a receiver lined up to the right of the ball. The dashed line is the line of scrimmage.

Reading a play

How to read a flag football play diagram

Go over these symbols with your players once and they can read any play on the wristband.

  • RouteA thin solid line ending in an arrow is a pass route.
  • RunA thick line ending in an arrow is the ball carrier's path.
  • BlockA line ending in a T is a block, for leagues that allow blocking.
  • Pre-snap motionA zigzag is motion before the snap, like a jet sweep.
  • PassA dashed line is the throw, from the passer to the catch.
  • OffenseCircles are your players. Each one has a position letter.
  • CenterThe square is the center, who snaps the ball.
  • DefenseTriangles are defenders. A shaded area is the zone that defender covers.
Printable flag football plays

Flag football wristbands with plays, free to print

Most play designers charge a monthly fee to print wristbands. This one prints them at no cost. Pick the youth or adult window size, choose 4, 6 or 8 plays per card, and print a set for the whole team.

  • Youth and adult wrist coach window sizes
  • 4, 6 or 8 plays on each card
  • Playbook sheets for parents and assistant coaches
  • A play card PDF with a QR code that opens the animation
Make flag wristbands
What it costs

A free flag football play designer

Here is what you get without paying or signing up, next to what flag football playbook apps usually offer on a free plan.

FeatureTypical free planBravara
Wristbands with playsPaid planIncluded
Printable playbook pagesPaid planIncluded
Number of playsCappedUnlimited
League sizesOften 5v5 and 7v7 only4v4 to 9v9
Color by playerVariesIncluded
Animation players can watchOften paidIncluded
SignupRequiredNot needed
Questions

Flag football play designer FAQ

Is there a free flag football play designer?

Yes, this one. You can draw plays, animate them, print wristbands and playbook pages, and share links without paying or creating an account.

Can I make flag football wristbands?

Yes. Press Wristbands in the play designer and pick the youth or adult window size with 4, 6 or 8 plays per card. Print the page, cut out the cards and slide them into the wrist coaches.

Does it work for 5v5 and 7v7 flag football?

Yes. It covers 4v4, 5v5, 6v6, 7v7, 8v8 and 9v9. Each size has its own formations and defenses, and 7v7 includes Cover 2 and Cover 3.

Are there flag football plays I can start with?

Yes. There are 11 starter plays for 5v5 and 7v7, including slant-flat, mesh, trips flood, smash and four verticals. Open one and change it for your team.

How do I share a flag football play with players and parents?

Press Share play, copy the link and send it however your team already talks. The link plays the animation on any phone, and nobody needs an account to watch.

Will my plays still be there next week?

Yes, on the same device and browser. Plays are stored in the browser on that device. Share links and printed pages are the way to get a play onto another phone or laptop.

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Make your first flag football play

Start with a 5v5 spread formation and tap a receiver to give them a route.

Open the play designer