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Whether you’re a well-practiced coach or just about to start your first season of flag football, a clear, well-structured playbook is key to setting your team up for success. This is why we have created a foolproof flag football playbook 7 on 7, to ensure you come out on top! This comprehensive guide will not only help you kill it on the field but will also make sure that your players remain entertained, driven to succeed, and have a blast while doing it! Developing their skills and becoming a top coach has never been so simple! Read More
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7 v 7 Play Breakdown:
A, B: Red, Green: Running Back
C, D, E: Blue, Grey, Orange: Wide Receiver
CT: Yellow: Center
Q: Black: Quarterback
Star: Getting the ball (1st option – if not open, the QB can throw to the open player) BF, AF, CF: F means fake, e.g. QB Fakes a handoff to A then throws to C
B1, C2: a number after the letter means B would get the ball first, then throw it to C (or handoff)
Ball: handoff or point of completion for a Receiver
Dotted line: Where the pass is thrown
7 v 7 Flag Football Formations
Split-back
2 Running Backs behind the QB
- 5-7 yards behind QB (to reach full speed at the line of scrimmage)
- 5-7 yards from each other
Suitable for fakes or rush-heavy defense
Tight
2 Running Backs on either side of the center – shoe to
shoe C is lined up about 7 yards out
Suitable for fakes and quick handoffs
Ideal for quick slant completions
Single-Back
1 Running Back directly behind the QB or off to one side
- 5-7 yards behind QB (to reach full speed at the line of
scrimmage) Suitable for fakes then long passes over the
defense (over the top) Good for power running or reverses
Twins
No Backfield - 2 Wide Receivers | Running Backs stacked on one side
Good for reverses
Suitable for cross and quick slant routes
Trips
All Wide Receivers & Running Backs line up on one side. It can be either tight or spread out, depending on the play. Good for throwing off defense (hurry up, so they don't have time to adjust). Suitable for fakes and trick plays.
SG (Shotgun)
The QB is 5-7 yards behind center. It takes a lot of practice (need a consistent Center). Good for avoiding the rush. Good for passing deep (over the top). Good for getting running backs to run full speed.
7 on 7 Passing Routes:
- Flat Route: Perfect for the screen pass (many leagues won't allow a pass behind the line of scrimmage, so check your rules and adjust accordingly)
- Quick Slant Route: Perfect for short, quick passes in between zone coverages. I use these a ton in my plays.
- Comeback Route: Outside curl – great for your short passing attack
- Curl Route: Perfect for your short passing attack, when they are covering your WRs deep, and you need a first down or are close to the endzone.
- Out Route: Make sure there is a substantial cut here, and the ball is thrown near the sideline so the WR can "win the sideline" for big yardage.
- In Route: Perfect with a fake handoff, then a quick pass over the middle in-between zone coverage. If congested in the middle, lead the WR closer to the sideline.
- Corner Route: If the CB (Cornerback) guards the WR on the inside, then the Corner is a great way to lose the coverage and "throw your WR open" on the sideline.
- Post Route: One of my favorites for deep completions "over the top" of the defense. I would use the Post with a hard cut to "shake" a fast CB and "free up" the WR.
- Fly Route: Perfect for the long ball when the defense allows the WR behind them. I usually like to do a fake handoff, then throw to the WR "over the top." This must be thrown as the WR is in full stride, so they can catch it and continue to run at full speed.
Here are Four Free 7 V 7 Flag Football Plays on us!
7 V 7 Play 1: Double Fake D Deep Post
Starting in the Single-Back Formation, this play is most suitable for fakes then long passes over the defense. Therefore it should be used when the defense gets preemptive (red-zone and short yardage situations).
The play starts with an under center snap, where the quarterback will roll slightly towards the pocket. The running back “BF” will receive the fake handoff, which they will continue to run towards the sideline as if they have received the ball. AF will also receive a fake handoff and run up the left sideline.
The Receivers
During the orchestration of the fake handoff, the center will take an out route switching direction after 5 yards. The “E” will also run up 5 yards before breaking down for a quick hitch/curl, as the “C” runs a fake comeback route, breaks down, and launches out for a fly route.
Most importantly the “D” will be running a standard slant route, which will allow the quarterback to throw over the defense, with the bailout of the “E” providing a short option for the quarterback to throw to, should the linebackers be privy to the slant route.
7 V 7 Play 2: Tight B Fake E Post
Beginning in the “tight” formation, this play is particularly effective against soft zone coverages when short yardage (<5 yards) is required.
Starting with an under center snap, the quarterback will begin to cheat to their right slightly, just past where the “BF” lines up.
The Receivers
The receivers will run the following routes:
- C: Will run a quick slant up the field making sure to undercut all the other receivers in their path.
- D: Will run a simple fly route up the field, making sure to check for the pass after 10 and 20 yards.
- A: Goes 5 yards up the field and runs a simple out route towards the boundary.
- CT: Runs a standard slant route, pivoting toward the left of the field after passing the 5 yard mark.
- BF: Runs a flat, making sure to curl up past the line of scrimmage (especially if your league doesn’t allow a pass behind the LOS).
- E: Finally, like the “CT”, the “E” will run a regular slant route towards the middle of the field, this pass will likely be the deepest route. Despite the large amount of space afforded to this receiver, this may not be your best passing option against a soft zone.
7 V 7 Play 3: Shotgun B Fake C Cross
The starting formation for this play will be the Shotgun which, due to the long snap, is perfect for avoiding the rush if a defense just keeps coming at you.
To start, the “CT” will snap the ball back 5-7 yards, aiming to hit the quarterback on his chest with the ball. Only run shotgun plays if your “CT” can execute longer snaps well, otherwise you won’t reap any of the benefits this formation offers.
The “BF” or running back will begin the motion by receiving a fake handoff and running towards the line of scrimmage to buy the quarterback even more time.
The Receivers
During this fake handoff, the receivers will be running the following routes:
- D: Will run a simple fly route up the field, make sure your “D” receiver is fully focused on beating the cornerback upfield here, as the quarterback will have ample time to throw in the shotgun formation.
- C: Runs a simple quick slant towards the other side of the field, running underneath the “A”s route to create space and separation from the linebacker pursuing.
- CT: Like the “D” will run up the field following a fly route, he should be aiming to run this in a similar fashion to the “D” receiver.
- A: Will run the inverse of the C’s route, with the only difference being that the “A” will run “over” the “C” route, creating space for the “C” underneath.
- E: Also runs a fly route with the same instructions as the “CT” and “D”
The objective of this play is to look upfield for the “D” “CT” and “E” as they are the deep options, however, if these players are covered well, there will also be the option of “C”, who has found space underneath the “A” receiver’s route.
7 V 7 Play 4: Shotgun B Sweep
Once again this play will begin in the shotgun formation. Due to its versatility, this play will be best used on first downs. With infinite possibilities, the quarterback will be able to read the defense on this play and respond adequately.
The Read
This play can either be a pass or a run, to determine which, the quarterback should be reading the linebackers, if any linebackers 7 yards away from scrimmage, start heading towards the line of scrimmage, it may be best for the quarterback to hold onto the ball and search for receivers. However, if the quarterback notices that no linebackers are 7+ yards away from the line of scrimmage, they should definitely hand-off the ball as the running back will surely at least make it past scrimmage.
To begin with, let’s look at the role of the running back “B”, who will be anticipating the handoff. If they receive the handoff, they will run the ball towards the outside of where the “C” lined up. If they don’t receive the hand off, they should mimic exactly this play, except, without the ball.
The Receivers
The receivers in this play will run the following routes:
- A: Will run a simple fly/go route up the field, turning their shoulders inwards when they’re ready to receive the ball.
- D: Runs a simple In route towards congestion in the defense. This route will be around 5 yards upfield before a sharp turn inwards/towards the right of the field.
- CT: Will run what looks like a quick slant for two to three yards before sharply cutting up the field for a fly route.
- E: Runs a corner route, turning their shoulders toward the boundary line once they hit 5 yards upfield. Once they make that shift they should be looking to receive a pass over the top.
- C: Cutting underneath the “E”, the C will run a slant route towards the center of the field, looking to receive once they hit around the center of the field.
If the play is misread by the defense and linebackers rush, the quarterback should be looking for an open option, likely the “D”, “CT” or “C” who are running up the center of the field.
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