r/flagfootball

I coach 4th grade 5v5. The best teams do well against us with the RB option. However, when we run it offensively, it’s always a disaster. Any advice?

I’m talking about when the QB pitches it back to RB / throws it out to the RB toward the side. The RB then reads the defense to either take off running or find an open receiver. My kids are eager to throw, and the receivers are often covered. So I guess more than anything, what routes and formation should we run this out of?

This play has bailed our team out on 3rd & long, in the 2 minute drill, and as a shot play. Post-Wheel creates an easy deep-to-shallow read for the QB and has answers for any flag defense/coverage.

My 5v5 rules doesn’t address it but can the opposing coach be on the field during the game play ? Seems odd, especially during play. Since ref aren’t even on the field on sidelines, are sidelines are really narrow. Thoughts