Sound Flag Football Defense

The 5v5 Flag Football Defenses will be called with three digits:

• The first digit is the number of rushers to the Quarterback.
• The second digit is the number intermediate to deep coverage defenders.
• The third digit is the number of deep coverage defenders.

Man Coverage Defenses will be called “Man” and tagged with any pressure if necessary.

FLAG FOOTBALL DEFENSE: Man Coverage

There will be a strength call made as the offense breaks the huddle or it can be set prior to.

The Mike Linebacker will rush the passer.

The other Linebackers will cover the Center and the back man to man.

The Defensive Backs will cover the two Wide Receivers man to man.

With This Flag Football Defense VS a Bunch Set, a Linebacker will take the point.

Here are Some Common Flag Football Formations You Will Have to Defend

Flag Football Defense Player Assignments

MIKE LINEBACKER:

• Adhere to the rules of your league for your depth on the snap of the ball.
• Example: Your restraining line is 5 years, then be behind that line.
• Align on or near the Center prior to the snap.
• Rush the Quarterback and defend any run that shows up on your way to the Quarterback.

LEFT & RIGHT LINEBACKERS:

• Man Coverage on the Center or the back, whoever is closest to you.
• If possible, align at the same depth as the other Linebackers to disguise who is rushing the Quarterback.
• Your alignment should be close enough to your man to play tight man coverage.
• If the ball breaks the line of scrimmage on a run, leave your man and pursue the ball carrier.

DEFENSIVE BACKS:

• Align over the widest receiver to your side (exclude the back & Center).
• Alignment depth should be dictated by skill and match-ups.
• Align slightly inside of your man and take away the inside route first.
• If the ball breaks the line of scrimmage on a run, leave your man and pursue the ball carrier.
• With This Flag Football Defense Vs a Bunch set, let a Linebacker take the point.