Abstract
This article provides a general description of the origin, content and basic rules of American flag football. The differences between flag football and American football, its non-contact nature and level of safety are analyzed. The importance of this sport in the development of physical fitness, its role in the formation of technical and tactical training, and the possibilities of its application in the youth sports system are also highlighted. The article scientifically and theoretically substantiates the advantages of flag football as a mass sport and its role in the international sports system.