Nottingham Honey Badgers Flag Football

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We are the undisputed, premier flag football team in the Nottingham area, with a proud and triumphant history

Our catchment area covers central and northern Nottinghamshire, as well as Derbyshire. Whether you’re an experienced player or someone looking to try a new sport, there’s a place for you at the Honey Badgers, with expert coaching from teammates who have been there and done it.

Want to see what it’s like to #BreathePurple? All you need to join the team is a pair of boots and a healthy dose of swag, so come and try the UK’s fastest growing version of American Football with the nation’s best dressed ballers.

WHAT IS FLAG FOOTBALL?

  1. Flag Football is an adapted, non-contact version of kitted American Football.

    flag football ball

  2. The game incorporates many of the same skills, techniques and tactics.

    flag football Xs and Os

  3. Each team has five players on the field at any given time, with one team on Offense and one team on Defense.

    flag football formation

  4. The aim is to outscore your opponents by scoring touchdowns, which are worth six points.

    flag football scoreboard

  5. However, unlike its kitted cousin, there are no pads or helmets. Instead, players wear belts with “flags”.

    flag football no helmet

  6. The Offense begins with the ball and attempts to move it down the field, towards their opponent’s goalline.

    flag football field layout

  7. The Offence has four plays (called “downs”) to pass the halfway line, and a further four plays to reach the endzone.

    flag football down marker

  8. The Offence can either run with the ball or pass it to a player downfield – just like in American Football.

    flag football passing ball

  9. The Defence tries to prevent the Offence from scoring by grabbing the flag from the ball carrier’s belt.

    flag football pulling the flag

  10. If the Defense has any players that can catch, it can also end the play with an interception.

    flag football interception grab

  11. Games are refereed by players from other teams, with the Honey Badgers regarded as the league’s best-dressed refs.

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  12. The sport is fast, fun and simple to play. It’s open to men and women over the age of 16.

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