Football · coming to BlackForge Sports
Football guides for new players and parents
New to football, or helping a young athlete who is? These guides explain the basics in plain English. BlackForge Sports is live for youth baseball today, and football is on our roadmap.
- Football rules for beginnersDowns, yards, scoring and penalties, explained in plain English.Read the guide
- Football positions explainedOffense, defense and special teams, and what each player does.Read the guide
- Youth football equipment checklistHelmet, pads, mouthguard and cleats, with fit and safety tips.Read the guide
- Football terms for new parentsTwenty-plus football words, defined in plain English.Read the guide
- How to prepare for football seasonPaperwork, first practice, game day and safety basics.Read the guide
- Football penalties explainedThe common flags, what they mean and what happens next.Read the guide
- How to watch footballWhere to look, what to watch for and how to follow along.Read the guide
- Football injury prevention basicsSimple safety habits that help young players stay healthy.Read the guide
- How to choose a youth football leagueSmart questions to ask before you sign up.Read the guide
- Flag football vs. tackle footballHow the two versions differ and how to choose.Read the guide
Free early access · baseball live now, football coming
Want football in BlackForge Sports?
We are building the app one sport at a time, starting with baseball. Join the early-access list and tell us you want football next.
- Live scores and box scores
- Player cards that build themselves
- Parent-controlled profiles
We are starting with baseball. Signing up tells us you want football next. You can also use the full sign-up form.