Two-Hand Rip.

What it teaches.

Stationary, simple, and the foundation of every flag pull mechanic. Two-Hand Rip strips away every variable except the actual pulling motion. Once kids can do this in their sleep, the in-motion version of the pull becomes automatic.

Step by step.

1. Two players face each other, three feet apart. One wears a flag belt; the other is the puller.
2. Carrier stands still with feet shoulder-width apart, hands at sides.
3. Puller plants their feet, squares their shoulders, and reaches both hands toward the belt — palms facing each other.
4. Both hands grab the flag belt at the hip — never the shirt, never the body.
5. Pull straight back, parallel to the ground. Belt comes off cleanly.
6. Switch roles. Run 10 reps each side.

What to watch for.

• Both hands at the same time. If one hand arrives first, the other is wasted.
• Palms facing each other, not facing the belt. This is the natural grab position.
• Pull straight back, not down. Pulling down can yank the runner off-balance.
• Never reach across the body. Pull from the hip on your side of the runner.

Progress the drill.

Where it goes wrong.

• Reaching for the shirt or jersey instead of the belt — illegal in real games.
• Pulling down — destabilizes the runner unnecessarily.
• Crossing arms across the body — tangles the puller's own hands.
• Lunging from too far away — should be planted within arm's reach.