Full Tackle (4-6th)
11 on 11 tackle for our 4th - 6th graders
While we welcome all eligible participants, the sport of football has an inherently higher level of expectations for both players and coaches. It takes time and commitment to learn how play the game safely. The NTFL is a recreational league made up of many competitive organizations. We as GCYFA participate in the NTFL against 6 other organization (Southlake, Trophy Club, Argyle, Northwest, Coppell, and Lantana). Please refer to the respective pages for additional details regarding rules and competition for these various Divisions,
If there are any questions/concerns with the level of competition involved, please check out the NTFL site as well as game film from the previous year:
GOALS FOR Full TACKLE
Learning:
- Full 11 on 11 positions and full offensive/defensive line play
- Begin to advance both offensive and defensive awareness to prepare for football at the Middle school+ level
- Continued focus on footwork (passing, running, blocking, etc.)
- Continued focus on blocking techniques
- Continued focus tackling technique
As well as:
- Gaining agility and overall athleticism as players begin to grow and develop
- Full 11 on 11 huddles, play calling, and blocking schemes,
- Full 11 on 11 alignment rules (formations, motion, and personnel groupings)
Modifications:
- 4th - 6th grade football is the first introduction into special teams (kicking and punting). These situations are modified for safety but are a part of the game unlike the 3rd-Rookie season.
