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of sites which offer plays for a fee. This might come in the form of a book, downloadable Flag Football History
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Designed to go through the middle of the offensive

line, this running play is the bread and butter of many
a championship flag football team.

Offensive lineman will block the defenders in front of

them and attempt to drive them backwards, while a
fullback will be employed to run ahead of the ball
carrier and clear out additional space.

While much of the success of the play relies on the

vision and athletic abilities of the runner, good
teamwork and blocking can turn a small gain into something far more substantial.

The Out and Up

Wide receivers are lined up on both sides of the field,

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and the play can be tailored to go to either side. The

quarterback quickly passes the ball to either receiver
after the snap, and the wideout then proceeds to run
up the field for five yards.

After this distance, the receiver turns 90 degrees and

heads towards the nearest sideline. Before running out
of bounds, the receiver then turns upfield and
continues running until either scoring or being
“tackled.”

Quarterback Roll, Receiver Out

At the snap, the quarterback rolls left until he’s
outside of the tackles. The running back runs a
vertical pattern straight up through the defense,
while the left wide receiver runs an out pattern at
around the 8-yard mark.

As the receiver is about the make the cut, the

quarterback throws them the ball.

If possible, the receiver can then turn upfield, or

he may simply step out of bounds.

Fade In, Fade Out

This play can go to either the left or right receiver. Following the snap, the quarterback
quickly passes the ball. After the catch, the wideout heads straight upfield for five yards
before turning 45 degrees and heading towards the center of the field.

Once he’s reached this area, the ball carrier turns and heads in a diagonal line towards the
end zone. Meanwhile, the offensive players do their best to clear a path, relying on the fact
that they know exactly where the receiver is headed.

Crossing Pattern
This play is designed for 7-on-7 flag football, but it can easily be modified for any size
team. When the ball is snapped, the two receivers on the left side of the field each run
3-yard flat routes and cross paths in order to momentarily confuse their defenders.

As the receivers come out of these routes, the quarterback will hit the one closest to him.
Keep in mind, however, that the quarterback should have time to see the crossing patterns
develop, so he should be able to throw to the other receiver if he’s more open.

Counter
A tried and true running play, the counter relies on misdirection to force the opposing team
to commit to a particular direction. At the snap, the quarterback fakes a handoff to the
fullback, who should be heading either left or right (depending on your preference).

The halfback, meanwhile, will take a step in the same direction as the fullback, but then
change directions and head the opposite way. After the fake handoff, the quarterback will
turn and hand the ball to the halfback.

Speed Kills
This play works best if you can get the ball into
the hands of your fastest wide receiver. At the
snap, the right receiver heads up the field and
runs a deep slant route in an effort to clear out
the defense on that side.

Meanwhile, the left receiver closest to the

quarterback runs an underneath route in front of

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the offensive line and catches the ball in the area

cleared by the other wideout. Now it’s up to the
ball carrier to use his speed and the other offensive players to provide solid blocking.

Quarterback Draw
The quarterback takes the snap and should next fake a quick pass to one of his receivers.
Having done this, he then secures the ball under his arm and heads up through the center
of the offensive line. On this play, it’s a good idea to keep any fullbacks or halfbacks close
to home in order to block for the quarterback.

Wideout Screen
An 8-man flag football play, this can also be tailored for smaller or larger teams. Basically,
the receiver on the far left of the line cuts across to the center of the field following the
snap. If performed properly, the defense should be convinced that the pass will be headed
to this receiver.

Instead, the quarterback has the option of either running the ball up through the middle of
the line or passing to another receiver. This crossing receiver simply serves as a decoy to
draw defenders to him.

The Super Fake

Prior to this play, your team should execute an
off-tackle run (out of the I-Formation works well).
Prior to the following play, have your team line up in
the same formation. While it may not work, it’s not a
bad idea to try and fool the defense by letting them
overhear that the upcoming play is the same one as
before.

Instead, the quarterback fakes the handoff and stops

with his back to the line of scrimmage for a second or two. By this point, the defense has
hopefully committed to the run. The quarterback then runs around the opposite end of the
field.

The selling of this play is especially critical. While it may work better in a flag football
league for kids, you might try it out anyway and see what happens. If used sparingly as a
trick play, the results may be surprising.

Center Sneak
Here’s a play for those linemen who complain that they never get the ball. At the beginning
of the play, the receivers to the right should head towards the center of the field. A receiver
from the left side should head to the vacant right side of the field and stop as if waiting for
the pass. As this is unfolding (and timing is very critical on this play), the quarterback
sneaks the ball to the center.

The quarterback then runs to the right, while the center heads straight upfield. Of course, if
the center has to commit to blocking a defender at the line, then this play can simply be
changed on the fly to a standard passing play, or the quarterback can keep the ball and run
with it.

Center Sneak: The Sequel

Once the ball is snapped, one receiver on each side of the line angles sharply towards the
center of the field. Another receiver (lined up to the left) will go deep and draw away some
of the defense. The quarterback then quickly hands the ball to the center, who proceeds to
run forward and then cut sharply at a right angle.

Since the receivers should have drawn the defenders to either the left or center of the field,
there should be a gap on the right side. The center should be able to exploit this for a nice
gain.

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Bootleg
On this play, a single running back lines up near the
left side of the offensive line.

At the snap, the quarterback fakes passing him the

ball, then spins and starts running towards the right
side of the field.

If a fullback is used, he should also be sent to the left

in an attempt to draw as many defenders as possible
away from the side the quarterback will be running
to. Receivers should run deep patterns and try to draw defenders away from the play.

Four Receiver Crossing Route

Originally intended for 8-man flag football, this play works especially well against a
man-to-man defense. Before the play, two receivers should be lined up on each side of the
field. The remaining three players who aren’t the quarterback will stay on the line of
scrimmage.

When the ball is snapped, each receiver will run forward three steps. Then the outside
receivers will cut towards the middle of the field. Inside receivers will take a total of four
steps after the snap and then cut to the outside of the field. Outside players should be
certain to cut after the inside receivers. From there, the quarterback can sit back and throw
the ball to the most open receiver (which should be 1 of the two receivers running the
crossing routes in the middle of the field).

Misdirection Trap
This formation begins like the previous play (two receivers on each side, with three
offensive linemen). However, in this case, you may want to make sure that the blocker on
the far right side of the offensive line is one of your faster players.

After the snap, the inside wideout on the right side will move down and block the defender
on the end of the line of scrimmage (this will free up that speedy lineman we were just
talking about). The outside receiver on the right side will move one step forward off the line
and then turn and run parallel towards the left side of the field. The quarterback will hit this
player on the run, and the speedy lineman will run towards the receiver. As the receiver
runs left, the lineman will pass by him headed right. The receiver will quickly pitch the
lineman the ball, and he will turn upfield (hopefully for a big gain).

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