Panthers Flag Football

🏈 Panthers Flag Football

4th

Engagement: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Equipment: Flags, footballs, cones Time: 30-35 min

Full flag football games with Van Alstyne Panthers pride! 5v5 format with positions, plays, and strategy. Emphasizes throwing, catching, route-running, and team coordination.

TEKS 4.1B: Throw and catch with accuracy in game situations
TEKS 4.2B: Apply rules and strategies in modified games

Character Focus: Using unique talents for team success. Every position on the team has a unique purpose and value. We each have different gifts that help our team succeed.

📺 Watch: Youth Flag Football Training

5E Lesson Plan Structure:

🔥 Engage: Hook activity - Quick warm-up demonstration of flag football skills, show excitement for teamwork and strategy.
🔍 Explore: Hands-on discovery - Students try basic flag football movements and strategies, explore teamwork concepts through guided practice.
📖 Explain: Teach concepts - Demonstrate flag football techniques, explain strategy and sportsmanship, TEKS connections, character focus on teamwork and fair play.
🚀 Elaborate: Apply/extend - Full flag football games with strategic play, leadership roles in team coordination, character building through competitive integrity.
✅ Evaluate: Assess learning - Check understanding of flag football skills and character development, TEKS mastery through strategic play.

▼ Comprehensive Modifications/Adaptations for ALL Grades:

K: 3v3, no flags, focus on throwing and catching, walking pace

1st: 4v4, flags introduced, basic passing, jogging pace, simple rules

2nd: 4v4, full flag rules, basic plays, running pace, position rotation

3rd: 5v5, intermediate plays, defensive strategies, competitive game play

4th: 5v5, advanced plays and routes, complex strategies, full competitive rules, student coaching