Empty Seams: 7v7 flag football play

Empty Seams is a 7v7 flag football deep passing play run from empty. Vertical stems flood every seam. Someone always wins one-on-one, and the QB throws with anticipation to the first seam that clears. The QB reads Y, then Z.

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How to run it

  1. X goes deep.
  2. Y runs the seam.
  3. Z runs the seam.
  4. H goes deep.
  5. A runs the seam.
  6. The center settles in the hole.

The QB read

First look is Y. Covered? Work to Z. Deliver the ball now.

  1. Y 1
  2. Z 2

When to call it

  • When the defense is crowding the line or playing tight underneath.

Tags and formation

Emptyadvanceddeep-shotaggressive

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Common questions

How do you run Empty Seams in 7v7 flag football?

Line up in empty. X goes deep. Y runs the seam. Z runs the seam. H goes deep. A runs the seam. The center settles in the hole.

Who gets the ball on Empty Seams in 7v7 flag football?

In 7v7 Empty Seams, the primary target is Z. First look is Y. Covered? Work to Z. Deliver the ball now.

Is there any blocking in Empty Seams in 7v7 flag football?

No. In 7v7 Empty Seams, the center sits down underneath, the back runs vertical, and every receiver runs a route, so every player is a receiving option.

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