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New to Football?

March 3, 2021 | 1 minute, 12 seconds read

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Congratulations! Your kid is thinking about playing Football. While trying a new sport can be a bit scary for all involved, we know that once you get started, you and your child are going to love it.

While the idea of your child participating in football may seem overwhelming, it’s important to understand that youth tackle football is much different than at the collegiate or professional level. They have more ways to participate, including non-contact versions like flag football, limited contact games like TackleBar, or padded flag football. Each game type has a continued focus on improving fundamentals, having fun, and safety. This guide has all the information you and your child need to get started.

Download the complete guide for football

Get a PDF copy to print out for yourself or share it with others who are just getting started with football. Included in the guide are the following.

Words of Advice

Fundamentals of the Game

The Basic Rules

Dressed to Play

Getting into Position

Football Terms Explained

Ways to Play

Download the guide

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