How to Use Misdirection in Flag Football Plays

Misdirection plays in flag football are practically no different from misdirection plays in tackle football. Misdirection plays fake a hand-off to a player, normally a running back, with the player holding the ball, usually the quarterback, running in the opposite direction. Dozens of combinations can be used to create a misdirection play, but all the plays have a similar format, particularly in terms of formation.

Instructions

    • 1

      Line a halfback up to the left or right of the quarterback.

    • 2

      Snap the ball. The halfback should begin moving left or right, which ever is away from the quarterback.

    • 3

      Fake a toss to the halfback. The defense should only take a few steps toward the halfback, leaving space for the quarterback to run on the other side of the halfback.

    • 4

      Run away from the halfback and past the line of scrimmage until your flag is taken.