Halfback Wheel: 7v7 flag football play

Halfback Wheel is a 7v7 flag football deep passing play run from spread. The back swings toward the flat and turns it up the sideline. Linebackers almost never carry him that far. The throw goes to A on the wheel.

5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 LOS X Y Z H A C QB
Spread

How to run it

  1. X runs the slant.
  2. Y runs the seam.
  3. Z goes deep.
  4. H settles in the hole.
  5. The center checks down.
  6. The back runs the wheel up the sideline.

The QB read

Let the routes develop. The back breaks open. Throw it on time.

  1. A WHEEL

When to call it

  • When the defense is crowding the line or playing tight underneath.
  • Against man coverage, where crossing and rub routes create separation.

Tags and formation

Spreadadvanceddeep-shotman-beater

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Common questions

How do you run Halfback Wheel in 7v7 flag football?

Line up in spread. X runs the slant. Y runs the seam. Z goes deep. H settles in the hole. The center checks down. The back runs the wheel up the sideline.

Who gets the ball on Halfback Wheel in 7v7 flag football?

In 7v7 Halfback Wheel, the primary target is the back. Let the routes develop. The back breaks open. Throw it on time.

Is there any blocking in Halfback Wheel in 7v7 flag football?

No. In 7v7 Halfback Wheel, the center releases to the flat, the back runs a wheel, and every receiver runs a route, so every player is a receiving option.

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