Power: 7v7 flag football play

Power is a 7v7 flag football running play run from gun i. A takes the handoff downhill as all four receivers sprint vertical and carry their defenders away. The deep back gets a running start, so this is your short-yardage and goal-line hammer.

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Gun I

How to run it

  1. The center releases up the seam.
  2. The deep back takes it downhill as all four receivers sprint vertical.

The QB read

Everybody clears out. The deep back gets his running start, takes the handoff, and hits the hole.

When to call it

  • When the defense drops everyone into coverage.
  • On third or fourth and short, when you need a reliable completion.
  • Inside the 10, where the field is short and windows are tight.

Common questions

How do you run Power in 7v7 flag football?

Line up in gun i. The center releases up the seam. The deep back takes it downhill as all four receivers sprint vertical.

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

In 7v7 Power, the back carries it. Everybody clears out. The deep back gets his running start, takes the handoff, and hits the hole.

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

No. In 7v7 Power, the center runs a slant, the back takes the handoff, and every other player runs a route, so nobody blocks.

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Describe the play you want and the AI Play Builder on the 7v7 tools page draws it for your roster.

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