Dive: 7v7 flag football play

Dive is a 7v7 flag football running play run from spread. The simplest run in 7v7. A takes the handoff straight up the middle while every receiver runs the defender over them off the line. Great on short yardage. The back carries the ball.

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Spread

How to run it

  1. The center releases to the flat.
  2. The back takes the handoff straight up the middle as the receivers run off their defenders.

The QB read

Every receiver runs his defender off. Hand it to the back. Straight downhill.

When to call it

  • Early in the season, as one of the first plays you install.
  • When the defense drops everyone into coverage.
  • On third or fourth and short, when you need a reliable completion.

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Common questions

How do you run Dive in 7v7 flag football?

Line up in spread. The center releases to the flat. The back takes the handoff straight up the middle as the receivers run off their defenders.

Who gets the ball on Dive in 7v7 flag football?

In 7v7 Dive, the back carries it. Every receiver runs his defender off. Hand it to the back. Straight downhill.

Is there any blocking in Dive in 7v7 flag football?

No. In 7v7 Dive, the center releases to the flat, the back takes the handoff, and every other player runs a route, so nobody blocks.

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