Most flag football leagues play 7-on-7 or 6-on-6. The plays listed here are for a 7-on-7 league with linemen eligible to catch passes as it is in my league.
These are just 5 of my team’s best plays. Look for another article in the future for even more play ideas and leave me a comment if you either liked these or don’t think they’re all that great.
The quarterback takes the snap from the shotgun usually and throws a high, arching pass toward the corner of the end zone. Have your tallest wide receiver split out wide.
The QB should focus on putting the ball where only the receiver can catch it near the sideline so it can not be intercepted. This play is fairly simple but if the QB and the WR practice it enough it can be unstoppable.
Once opponents key on this pass you can mix it up and hit them with the back shoulder bullet pass as I call it. The WR fakes like he’s running a fade and the QB throws the ball hard to his back shoulder. The WR then turns around quickly and catches it in strider as he’s running upfield to sneak into the front corner of the end zone.
4. Lineman Throwback Pass-
Line up as many people as you can to the right. The QB rolls right and looks right all the way. Meanwhile, the right offensive lineman (right tackle) throws a quick block then sneaks out to the left flat as the QB throws the ball across the grain back to him.
Your fastest WR comes in motion before the play. The center snaps the ball just as he comes near the QB and the QB hands off to the WR, who runs in stride around the corner.
2. Fake Reverse-
Twot WR’s are split out wide. The both run back a little bit and toward the middle of the field. The QB fakes the hand-off to the first WR and then looks downfield for a deep pass. Or the corner is open, he can hand it off to the second wide receiver.
1. The Cutback Run-
This is good for getting a big play on the ground. Have most of your team lined up to one side of the field and your best running back lined up to the left of the QB in the shotgun about 3 yard to the left. Hand off to him and have him run the strong side of the field for a second only to cut back to the opposite side of the field which should be wide open.
Make sure your best lineman is on the weak side to seal it off and give your RB the time to run. The key is to sell the play going to the strong side with your subtle body language to make the defense over-pursue.
