Trail: 7v7 flag football play

Trail is a 7v7 flag football passing play run from trips left. Two crossers on the same path at different depths. The first one drags defenders with him and the trailer settles in the space behind. The QB reads Y, then Z.

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Trips Left

How to run it

  1. X goes deep.
  2. Y drags across.
  3. Z drags across.
  4. H goes deep.
  5. The center checks down.
  6. The back swings out.

The QB read

Read the defender over Y. The defender jumps that route, which frees Z. Let it rip.

  1. Y 1
  2. Z 2

When to call it

  • Against man coverage, where crossing and rub routes create separation.

Tags and formation

Trips Leftintermediateman-beater

Common questions

How do you run Trail in 7v7 flag football?

Line up in trips left. X goes deep. Y drags across. Z drags across. H goes deep. The center checks down. The back swings out.

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

In 7v7 Trail, the primary target is Z. Read the defender over Y. The defender jumps that route, which frees Z. Let it rip.

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

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

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