Long-Throw Ball-Type Penalty Flag

Make clear, visible penalty calls from anywhere on the field with the Long-Throw Ball-Type Penalty Flag. Designed for football referees and lacrosse officials, this yellow flag features a heavier black ball that adds weight for longer, more controlled throws.

The additional weight makes this penalty flag especially useful for deep officials, wing officials, and lacrosse referees who may need to mark a foul from farther away. It also provides more dependable performance during windy, rainy, or stormy outdoor assignments.

Product Features

• Bright yellow penalty flag for strong field visibility
• Heavier black ball for longer throws
• Ball-style construction
• Designed for greater throwing distance
• Useful in windy and wet conditions
• Suitable for football and lacrosse officials
• Compact design for carrying in a pocket or belt position

Built for Long-Distance Penalty Enforcement

Football and lacrosse officials do not always make calls from close range. Deep officials, wing officials, and referees working transition play may need to place a flag accurately from a greater distance.

The heavier ball helps the flag travel farther than a standard ball-type penalty flag while reducing the effect of wind during outdoor games.

Who Uses a Long-Throw Penalty Flag?

This flag is a practical option for:

• Football referees
• Football umpires
• Line judges and head line judges
• Field judges, side judges, and back judges
• Lacrosse referees
• High school football officials
• College football officials where approved
• Youth, high school, club, and collegiate lacrosse officials

Always confirm your association’s current equipment requirements before use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this a long-throw penalty flag?

The black ball is heavier than the ball used in many standard penalty flags, helping officials throw the flag farther and with more control.

Is this flag used for both football and lacrosse?

Yes. Yellow penalty flags are used by football referees and lacrosse officials to mark fouls and penalty locations where permitted.

Is the heavier ball useful in windy conditions?

Yes. The added weight helps the flag travel more consistently during windy, rainy, or stormy outdoor assignments.

Which football positions benefit most from a long-throw flag?

Deep officials and wing officials often benefit from a heavier flag because they may need to mark fouls from farther away. Other crew positions may also prefer the added throwing weight.

Should officials carry a backup penalty flag?

Many experienced football and lacrosse officials carry a second flag in case the primary flag is lost, wet, damaged, or unavailable during a play.

Where should the flag be carried?

Placement depends on the official’s sport, position, mechanics, and personal preference. Common locations include a front pocket, rear pocket, waistband, or belt area.

Complete Your Officiating Equipment Bag

Pair this long-throw penalty flag with:

• Backup penalty flag
• Football or lacrosse whistle
• Bean bags
• Down indicator
• Game card and writing tool
• Timing accessories
• Weather-ready officiating apparel
• Equipment bag