For new players & parents
Beginner Edition
No experience required. Who lines up where, what the rules mean, how plays work, and what the referee is signalling.
What's in the box
Description
American Football Basics – Beginner Edition makes learning the game simple, visual, and fun — built for new players, parents, and fans who want to understand football without wading through jargon.
No experience required. This is the starting point of the American Football IQ system: before coverages, protections, and progressions, every player and fan needs the foundation — who lines up where, what the rules mean, how plays work, and what the referee is signaling.
Every card is visual, clear, and designed to be understood on the first read. Learn the game at your own pace — at home, on the couch during the game, or on the way to practice.
Inside the deck:
- 54 visual learning cards
- Positions — understand every position on the field and what it does
- Rules — the essential rules of the game, explained simply
- Plays — see common plays and how they actually work
- Signals — know the key referee signals so you always understand the call
Whether you're a young athlete picking up a football for the first time, a parent who wants to follow your kid's games with confidence, or a fan tired of pretending to understand the flag on the play — Basics gets you fluent fast.
When you're ready for more, step up to Volume 1: Terms & Coverages and keep building.
Build your football IQ. Play with confidence. Learn the game. Play Fast.
Shipping & returns
Free on every US order, and it ships today with tracking. Returns within 30 days for a full refund.
54 cards.
4 topics.
Positions, rules, plays and referee signals, explained simply.
Study like a coach teaches
Five minutes before practice, in the car, or at the kitchen table. Every card is built for active recall: you answer before you flip.
One deck. Three people who need it.
Football parents
Follow your kid's games with confidence.
Youth & school coaches
Hand new families the basics before day one.
Players
Picking up a football for the first time? Start here.
Where this deck fits
Every deck stands on its own. Together they cover the whole field, from the first day of practice to the QB room.
Basics*Beginner EditionStart hereYou are here
Vol 1Terms and CoveragesFoundation
Vol 2Offensive and Defensive LineTrenches
Vol 3Quarterback MasteryBehind center
Vol 4Receiver IQThe perimeter*Optional. Basics is for brand-new players and fans. Most players start at Volume 1.
Flag 5v5International Level 1Flag · Level 1Any mix. The more decks, the less each one costs.
Two kids, a QB room, or the whole roster: every deck in your cart counts toward the same discount.
Built by people who've coached it
Doug Brady
Co-founder · Author of the AFIQ series- Former Division I quarterback
- Former college offensive coordinator
- QB coach to All-Conference players and pro prospects
- Founder, Brady Performance
Every card is written in the words coaches actually use on the field, so what your player studies at home is what they hear at practice.
Featured: Seeing the Game Beyond Film · Coach and Coordinator Network
What families and coaches say
Try any deck for 30 days
If it doesn't level up your game, email info@americanfootballiq.com for a full refund. Used cards accepted, bundles included, and we send the return label.
Questions, answered
Something else? Email info@americanfootballiq.com. We reply within one business day.
Which deck should I start with?
Most players start with Volume 1: Terms & Coverages, the vocabulary every other deck builds on. Quarterbacks can start with Volume 3, receivers with Volume 4. Brand new to football? Start with Basics. Not sure? Take the 8-question Football IQ quiz.
What age is it for?
The volumes are written for high school players, their parents and coaches, and work well from middle school up. Younger or brand-new players should start with Football Basics.
How does the multi-deck discount work?
Every deck in your cart counts toward the same discount, in any mix: 2 decks 8% off, 3 decks 12%, 4–9 decks 15%, 10 or more 20%. It applies automatically at checkout.
Do I need the volumes in order?
No. Every volume stands on its own. Together they cover the whole field, and Volume 1 makes the others easier.
What does the QR card do?
It opens our links hub: video breakdowns on YouTube, Doug's Film Room community on Skool, and our socials.
Can I order for a whole team?
Yes. 10 or more decks, in any mix, are 20% off every deck. Use the builder above or the Team & bulk page if you need an invoice.
Shipping and returns?
Free shipping on every US order. It ships today with tracking. Returns within 30 days for a full refund.