Summary: Backyard Football teams up with the NFL to bring kid versions of the best tackling, passing, and running pros. You can choose from all 32 NFL teams or create your own with custom team names and uniforms. Jun 18, 2018 Humongous Entertainment existed from 1992 until 2006. During that time they made many, many games in the edutainment genre, helping kids with all sorts of developmental skills, like reading.
What’s at stake in a family, pick-up game of touch football? Usually, just bragging rights. Or, maybe the stakes are higher, e.g., who has to do the dishes after the meal. Whatever the case, it’s important to enter into the game with a plan of attack.
Here are some strategies and tactics to help your team post a “W” and enjoy the spoils that come with victory.
How to Win at Backyard Touch Football
1.) Dress the part. Everyone knows that when you look good, you play good. In this case, players are outfitted with Cabin Crew jerseys from Great Lakes Clothing Company. The cotton jerseys, a collegiate take on women’s crew necks have an over-sized cut giving players plenty of room to stretch for those long passes. (Even if you don’t play football, they’re super comfy and warm). On sunny days, don’t forget to add a little eye black under the eyes. Yeah, it might reduce some glare, but more importantly, it will help intimidate your opponents.
2.) Team selection is half the battle. Lots to factor in here including: speed, size, experience, sibling rivalry, hurt feelings, and more. As with NFL games, pick-up touch football is a quarterback league. Make sure you have a QB who can throw the ball on your team. After that, as tempting as it might be to draft for speed, go for players who have some experience playing football. Things like running routes and catching the ball are difficult to teach in one session. The “best-athlete-available” direction is not a bad approach. Remember you won’t have time to administer a Wonderlic test, so try to pick players who are quick studies.
3.) Put the ball in your best player’s hands. Let your star player star! Position selection and play calling are all about trying to make sure your best player touches the ball a lot on offense. Good things happen when your best player has the ball.
4.) Creative play calling rules the day. Reverses, laterals-and-then-forward-passes, and of course, the old hook-and-ladder plays should make up at least ½ of your offensive play calling. Also, you’re doing something wrong if a stop-and-go pass route isn’t called on 2 out of 5 pass plays.
5.) Take advantage of your field of play. Try running the curl route around the maple tree. Or, make sure your defender has to run through every puddle or slippery spot on the field. Use the imperfections of your field of play to your team’s advantage.
6.) The early, preemptive celebration. On questionable pass receptions and “did the ball cross the end zone” issues, if you’re on offense, celebrate immediately as if the ball was caught or the ball crossed the line for a TD. An early, and loud celebration dampers any protest attempts by the other team.
7.) Focus on fun. In a short time, the outcome of the game will soon be forgotten, but memories of the experience will last a long time. Let everyone have a shot at quarterback who wants to, don’t take it too seriously and cheer good play from both squads.
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7 Killer Plays for Touch Football
If you’re looking for some creative plays, try some of these:
1.) The zig-zag pass route. Have 2 players run in zig zag patterns instructing both of them that the pass might come on the zig or the zag.
2.) The crossing brush pattern. Receiver on the left crosses to the right, and the receiver on the right crosses to the left. Both receivers nearly touch shoulders as they pass each other creating difficulties for the defenders.
3.) The question mark pattern. One receiver runs the shape of a question mark.
4.) The angle shotgun. Center hikes it to receiver who is standing a foot behind the line of scrimmage. Quarterback goes out for pass – they always forget to cover the QB – and receiver tosses the touchdown pass.
5.) The Hook-and-Ladder. Receiver A runs a 10 foot button hook. Upon pass completion, receiver A laterals the ball to teammate B who is sprinting to the goal line within lateral range.
6.) The Statue of Liberty play. Quarterback takes ball back as if to pass, and holds it there for a receiver or back to come around, take the ball and run.
7.) The Hail Mary. Everyone goes long and the QB throws it far and high. See Doug Flutie’s pass against Miami in 1984 to fine tune your approach.
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Great football team names are those that players and coaches can get behind and inspire the group as a whole. Look for a team name that is descriptive of your group, memorable and one that folks can get excited about. Don’t be afraid to be a little different. Consider adding an adjective like a color to the suggestions that just feature a noun to make them stand out more.
Youth football teams, middle school, high school, college, intramural and adult leagues should be able to find a football team name that works for their group from the lists below.
Great Football Team Names
Black Eagles.
Banana Slugs.
Preachers.
Fighting Cardinals.
The Predators.
Razorbacks.
Rebels.
Fighting Crusaders.
Avengers.
Aztecs.
Blackflies.
Blazers.
Red Devils.
Fighting Bees.
Purple Pride.
Youth Football Team Names
Buccaneers.
Buckeyes.
Buffaloes.
Los Lobos.
Comets.
Commodores.
Green Machine.
Continentals.
Bonnies.
Bruins.
Bull Riders.
Bulldogs.
Bulldogs Hornets.
Bulls.
Cadets.
Camels.
Blue Bombers.
Captains.
Cardinals.
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Cereal Killers.
Chili Peppers.
Hopscotch Mafia.
Abusement Park.
E = MC Hammer.
We Can’t Agree.
The Flaming Marshmallows.
Team Redundant Team.
Easier said than run.
Bye Week.
Boom Shaka Laka.
Low Expectations.
Rescheduled.
Smells Like Team Spirit.
Bed Bath and Beyonce.
Elemonators.
Ashamed of what we did for a Klondike Bar.
Screaming Nachos.
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner.
Game of Drones.
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Fan Favorites
Forty-niners (49ers).
Friars.
Badgers.
Bengals.
Royals.
Big Blues.
Bisons.
Fusion.
Golden Hurricane.
Golden Knights.
Bandits.
Bantams.
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Celtic Ladies.
Cheetahs.
She-Devils.
Ladybugs United.
Majestics.
Lady Birds.
Profs.
Pros.
Aces.
Lightning.
Lady Cougars.
LadyHawks.
RazzMaTazz.
Victorious Secret.
Sirens.
Lady Eagles.
Privateers.
Aggies.
All Blacks.
She Got Game.
United.
Traditional Football Teams Names
Barnstormers.
Battlers.
Battlin’ Bishops.
Bearcats.
Bears.
Beavers.
Aztecs.
Ravens.
Red Dragons.
Red Foxes.
Black Antelopes.
Black Stars.
Football Fanatics
Mountain Cats.
Catamounts.
Chargers.
Chippewas.
Blue Devils.
Blue Demons.
Bluegolds.
Bobcats.
Boilermakers.
Boll Weevils.
Bombers.
Colonels.
Your Crew
Carp.
Monarchs.
Clippers.
Cobbers.
Cougars.
Cougars.
Cowboys.
Coyotes.
Blue Jays.
Blue Raiders.
Crocodiles.
Crusaders.
Braves.
Brewers.
Blue Boys.
Coyotes.
Crimson.
Crimson Tide.
College and Intramurals
Orange Crush.
Crushers.
Dark Demons.
Cyclones.
Dancing Divas.
Dazzle.
Artichokes.
Auggies.
Dolphins.
Dons.
Dragons.
Bridges.
The Surge.
Brigade.
Broncos.
Deacons.
Defenders.
Demon Deacons.
Diplomats.
Blue Typhoons.
All Whites.
Amigos.
Anteaters.
Aresenal.
Argonauts.
Old Time Favorites
Mountain Lions.
Dukes.
Terrific Tigers.
Dust Devils.
Fighting Irish.
Fighting Koalas.
Eagles.
Demolition Day.
Elephants.
Ducks.
Miracles.
Mocs.
Desparadoes.
Devils.
Diamondbacks.
Energy.
Explorers.
Falcons.
Fast & the Furious.
Fighting Leathernecks.
Pigskin Monikers
Green Fever.
Fightin’ Blue Hens.
Firebirds.
Hustlin’ Owls.
Hustlin’ Quakers.
Flames.
Flash.
Flyers.
Blue Rebels.
Fighting Hornets.
Fighting Scots.
Blue Rocks.
Greyhounds.
Griffins.
Grizzlies.
Flying Squirrels.
Force.
Foresters.
Golden Lions.
More Football Nicknames
Braves.
The Blaze.
Wildcates.
Bulldogs.
Great Lakers.
Jazz.
Judges.
Magicians.
Majors.
Mules.
Musketeers.
Green Wave.
Groove.
Gulls.
Governors.
Grasshoppers.
Great Danes.
Hammerheads.
Hardrockers.
Hatters.
Hawkeyes.
Hawks.
Black Bears.
Black Knights.
Flag Football Team Names
Screaming Ninjas.
Huskies.
Hustlers.
Mean Green.
Minutemen.
Mountaineers.
Intimidators.
Blue Thunder.
Blue Tigers.
Mud Hens.
Ichabods.
Kangaroos.
Cougars.
Killer Whales.
Bluejays.
Flying Dutchmen.
Islanders.
Jackrabbits.
Jaguars.
Jam.
Jaspers.
Jumbos.
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Strong football team names
The Red Knights.
Lakers.
The Fighting Bears.
Lancers.
Leopards.
The KingFish.
Kingsmen.
Knicks.
Lions.
Little Giants.
Lizards.
Llamas.
Horned Frogs.
Intramural Football
Hornets.
Hoyas.
Hurricanes.
Huskers.
The Storm.
Lords.
Lugnuts.
Lumberjacks.
Lynx.
Mad Ants.
Magic.
Jayhawks.
Marauders.
Muleriders.
Ideas for Your Squad
Blue Lightning.
Nanooks.
Nittany Lions.
Nor’easters.
Norse.
Sea Dogs.
Sea Lions.
Seawolves.
Marlins.
Maroons.
Matadors.
Mavericks.
Naturals.
Oles.
Orange.
Orediggers.
Ospreys.
Owls.
Pacers.
Paladins.
Panthers.
Patriots.
Peacocks.
Penguins.
Pharoahs.
Phoenix.
Poets.
Polar Bears.
Prairie Wolves.
Purple Aces.
Pink Dragons.
Pygmies.
The Royal Queens.
Pink Pandas.
Pioneers.
Pipers.
Pirates.
Good Football Team Name
The Red Rangers.
Black Scorpions.
Ragin’ Cajuns.
Railsplitters.
Rainbow Warriors.
Rampage.
Golden Lions.
Purple Cobras.
Purple Knights.
Racers.
Golden Panthers.
Golden Tornadoes.
Gorillas.
Rams.
Screaming Eagles.
Seminoles.
Raptors.
Rattlers.
Volcanoes.
Volunteers.
Red Storm.
Red Wings.
Violets.
Vipers.
Retrievers.
River Hawks.
Rivermen.
Royals.
Rush.
The Loyal Saints.
Road Hogs.
Roadrunners.
Rockets.
Cool Names
The Fighting Salukis.
Westerners.
White Sharks.
Whitecaps.
The Yellow Shockers.
Shooting Stars.
Silverswords.
SkyForce.
Skyhawks.
Skywalkers.
The Pigskinners.
Sooners.
One Force.
Spartans.
Spiders.
Spinners.
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Spirit.
Spurs.
Squirrels.
Stags.
Stampede.
Stars.
Big Green.
Good Team Names
The Terminators.
Billikens.
Billy Goats.
Statesmen.
Stormy Petrels.
Strawberry Jam.
Sugar Bears.
Sun Devils.
Suns.
Swedes.
Sycamores.
Tar Heels.
Saxons.
Scarlet Knights.
Scarlet Raptors.
Wild.
Wild Kittens.
Savage Storm.
A lot of Football Left to Play
The Red Terrapins.
The Terrifying Terriers.
The Lancers.
Threshers.
Big Red.
BigHorns.
Tartans.
Tarzans.
Thunderbirds.
Thundering Herd.
ThunderWolves.
Titans.
Redbirds.
Reddies.
Redhawks.
Tribe.
Tritons.
Trojans.
United.
Celtics.
Creative
Vulcans.
War Eagles.
Warhawks.
Warriors.
Wave.
Wildcats.
Wizards.
Wolf Pack.
Wolverines.
Wolves.
Wonder Boys.
Yankees.
Yellow Jackets.
Yeomen.
Tidal Wave.
Tigers.
Timberwolves.
Zebras.
Zips.
Chanticleers.
Chaparrals.
Vandals.
Vikings.
Canadian Football Team Names
Tiger-Cats.
Alouettes.
RedBlacks.
Argonauts.
Lions.
Stampeders.
Eskimos.
Roughriders.
Blue Bombers.
Stallions.
Barracudas.
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Posse.
Mad Dogs.
Renegades.
Gold Miners.
Texans.
Pirates.
Arena Football League
Gladiators.
Soul.
Storm.
Valor.
Indoor Football Team Names
Titans.
Blizzard.
Backyard Football Games
Barnstormers.
Storm.
Nighthawks.
Rattlers.
Crush.
Danger.
Screaming Eagles.
Empire.
Ruff Riders.
Venom.
Edge.
Hammerheads.
Steelhawks.
Swashbucklers.
Stars.
Beef.
Sting.
Bandits.
Revolution.
Wild.
Predators.
Adrenaline.
Turfcats.
Outlaws.
Brawlers.
Maniacs.
Axemen.
Rage.
Fever.
Cavalry.
Slaughter.
Destroyers.
Havok.
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