1. On one side of the 50 set up four flags about 3 yards apart on either side of the field. Each "team" consists of 3 offensive players and 2 defensive players. 2. The object of the game is to knock over the opponentâs 4 flags (or cones). Each team uses 2 defensive players to protect their flags while the other three players attack the oppositionâs flags. When the ball is on the opposing half of the field, the defenders act as support players for the attack. 3. The three offensive players on each team are the only players permitted to knock over the flags. Points of Emphasis Knock Down The Flags is a game that requires sharp, accurate passes and good communication amongst the defenders. Players like it because itâs simple and goal oriented. During a Knock Down The Flags match, instruct players to⦠â communicate as much as they can to support their teammates. â encourage defenders to join the flow of the attack as much as possible. â defenders should go after an offender with a ball and not be standing in front of a flag for a long period of time.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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