Girls Flag Football 101 — Positions & Rules
New to flag football? Here's everything parents, players, and fans need to know about the 7-on-7 game the Titans play under NFHS rules as adopted by the CIF Southern Section.
The Field
The flag football field is shorter and narrower than a traditional tackle field, which keeps the game fast and high-scoring.
Positions — Offense (7 players)
Quarterback (QB)
Runs the offense, reads the defense, and delivers the ball to playmakers in space.
Center
Snaps the ball and releases into routes — in flag football, the center is an eligible receiver.
Receivers
The playmakers — run routes, catch, and make defenders miss in open space.
Running Back
Takes handoffs, catches passes out of the backfield, and helps protect the QB against the rush.
Positions — Defense (7 players)
Rushers
Pressure the quarterback off the snap and force quick decisions.
Cornerbacks
Cover receivers on the outside and defend the deep sidelines.
Linebackers
Patrol the middle and take away short passes over the middle.
Safety
The last line of defense against the deep ball — read and react.
How the Game Works
7 players per side
No tackling — defenders "tackle" by pulling a flag from the ball carrier's belt. The ball carrier is down where the flag is pulled.
First downs
The offense earns a first down by advancing the ball across each 20-yard zone line — cross the line, earn a fresh set of downs, and keep marching toward the end zone.
Scoring
Touchdowns are worth 6 points. After a touchdown, teams choose their extra-point try: 1 point from the 3-yard line, 2 points from the 10, or 3 points from the 15.
Non-contact
No blocking, no contact — speed, agility, and strategy replace physicality. Every play is a battle of wits and quick feet.
Key Differences from Tackle Football
Flags instead of tackles
No contact — defenders pull a flag to stop the ball carrier. That keeps the game safer and opens it up for all skill sets.
Everyone is eligible
Every player is an eligible receiver, including the center. Creative formations and route combinations keep defenses guessing.
Smaller field, faster pace
More possessions, quicker drives, and non-stop action. The game moves fast from whistle to whistle.
Strategy and speed win — not size
In flag football, scheme, route running, and defensive reads matter more than sheer physicality. It's a game that rewards preparation and teamwork.
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