Youth football is an international organization that promotes the development of youth under the tutelage of adult football practitioners. It ensures that young football players are in a safe environment. It also ensures competitive balance between teams. Thus, there are rules that restrict older kids from playing with younger kids. Youth football has shown encouraging growth in many parts in America and other parts of the world.

Youth football equipment is no different from those used by adults. There are helmets, body pads and cleats. Face masks, eye shields and gloves are needed for further protection. For practice sessions blocking dummies are helpful. These are heavy stuffed cylindrical bags used for blocking and tackling.