How to Put Plays on a Wristband for Football

Football has become America's favorite sport, and in the spotlight is the team's quarterback. Typically the highest paid player, the quarterback is responsible for calling the plays, in some instances, and in all cases executing the plays. And there are 100s of plays that change from week to week. To help the quarterback call the correct play, names of plays are condensed onto a wristband. Defensive signal callers, usually a linebacker, also can have defensive plays placed on a wristband.

Things You'll Need

  • Printer
  • Quarterback wristband
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Instructions

    • 1

      Determine the style of playsheet required. A basic playsheet doesn't simply feature names, but also shows the routes and responsibilities of the players, and is ideal for young players. A text-only playsheet just features the name of the plays and requires the players to know their roles for all plays, but prevents the defense from being able to see the routes on the wristband.

    • 2

      Type up your playsheet using the smallest font you can without making the words on the band unreadable. Print playsheets.

    • 3

      Insert the playsheets into the sleeves of the wristband. A basic band contains just one sleeve, while an advanced band features three, with one sleeve on the outside of a flap that is held down with velcro, an additional sleeve on the inside of the flap and a final sleeve in the area uncovered by flipping up the flap.