The basic rules of the game are similar to those of the professional game, but instead of tackling players to the ground, the defensive team must remove a flag or flag belt from the ball carrier ("deflagging") to end a down. In most organized play, players wear a belt with flags attached (the number of flags vary from league to league) around the waist.
Like touch football, flag football was designed in an effort to minimize injuries that playing tackle football could bring. Over the years, however, contact leagues have emerged, where offensive and defensive players can block in certain zones or downfield, adding to the myriad styles of the game.
Flag Football - Site all about flag football including rules, coaching tips, contests, polls, and trivia.
Flag Football Magazine - News, tournaments, World Cup, photos, message board, and a chat room.
Flag Football Rules - The standard rules of flag football from Rice University.
Flag Football Site - History and information about flag football. A message board where people can talk and ask questions about flag football.
The Bman's Flag Football Page - Sample plays and a bulletin board for flag football players, coaches, and league owners to communicate with each other with links to other sites.
Meta Description: [ The B-Man's (aka Chris Beeman) Flag Football Page: Includes plays, a bulletin board, and links to other Flag Football sites. Discuss strategies, trade plays, and get tips from other players. ]