Lisa Smith asked:

I need drill suggestions to get my flag football defense to follow the ball after it's snapped. My kids are between 4-6 years old.

Matt’s answer:

It depends on what kind of league you are in. I coach in a 5-5 league where you can only blitz from 7 yards deep.

Every position has to have an assignment, and it has to be simple enough for the younger guys to understand. We play 5-5 flag and run a ... Continue reading »

Hiram Coffey asked:

flag football plays

Matt’s answer:

What age and what style of flag football?

I coach 5 on 5, flag football where you can rush the QB as long as you line-up 7 yards beyond the LOS.

Depending on the defense, I try to use a progression of plays to make the defense cheat and get caught ... Continue reading »

Wayne Goodwin asked:

I need help coaching flag football? Can you recommmend a free web site?

Matt’s answer:

What kind of flag football? 11 on 11?

Belinda Madrid asked:

My son needs help getting his legs stronger what would be the best drill for D leg workout? Baseball

Matt’s answer:

For most sports, including baseball, ti increase strength you should be training movements rather than isolated muscles. There are a lot of plyometric exersizes that will increase strenght, movement, and explosiveness. http://www.sport-fitness-adviso... Continue reading »

Jay Watson asked:

what is the best dicipline for kids goofing around on the sidelines

Matt’s answer:

There isn't a lot that can be done during a game. The tone needs to be set at every practice and throughout the season that goofing off will not be tolerated. I make my kids to mountain climbers, rope pulls, push ups, sprints, etc... I kick their tails... Continue reading »