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7 Man Mechanics

7 Man Mechanics. FLANKS: Line Judge & Head Linesman. Pregame. Talk with: Opposite flank: signals, fwd progress U: penalty enforcement FJ/SJ on your side: progress, eye contact on plays between, reverse fade, sideline Numbers, Cones & Bones Make sideline yours!. Mechanics.

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7 Man Mechanics

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  1. 7 Man Mechanics FLANKS: Line Judge & Head Linesman 7 Man Flank Mechanics

  2. Pregame Talk with: Opposite flank: signals, fwd progress U: penalty enforcement FJ/SJ on your side: progress, eye contact on plays between, reverse fade, sideline Numbers,Cones & Bones Make sideline yours! 7 Man Flank Mechanics

  3. Mechanics FREE KICK At pylon Until possession is gained Ball is kicked short & GL is no longer threatened Ball is in opposite side zone Ball kicked into EZ Ball is live Short Free Kick 5yds beyond K’s free kick line 7 Man Flank Mechanics

  4. Mechanics SCRIMMAGE PLAYS Basics Fwd progress from GL to 2yd line Goal line coverage @ 5yd line Backward passes – Thrown toward you; no punch Offsides is a LIVE BALL foul If A is threatened, shut it down. 7 Man Flank Mechanics

  5. Offside vs. False Start“Threatened” B can threaten up to 3 offensive players B in neutral zone Offensive player reacts If B makes contact or moves unabated past an A lineman’s shoulder pads, kill play. Need to sprint in and talk to U and opp flank 7 Man Flank Mechanics

  6. Offside vs. False Start“Threatened” If “ON” a player, can threaten up to 3 offensive players 1 3 2 If A reacts, SHUT IT DOWN! 7 Man Flank Mechanics

  7. Offside vs. False Start“Threatened” If “GAP”, can threaten up to 2 offensive players 1 2 7 Man Flank Mechanics

  8. Offside vs. False Start“Threatened” Cannot threaten other offensive players = False Start False Start! False Start! 7 Man Flank Mechanics

  9. Mechanics (cont.) SCRIMMAGE PLAYS Runs – snap, tackle, key Passing Know your keys (never widest guy) Stay on LOS until ball is released Must help R on grounding: go to him at end of play Did the ball reach the LOS? Was there an eligible receiver in the area with an oppty to catch the ball? 7 Man Flank Mechanics

  10. Critical Skills for Flanks Crossfield Mechanics Mirror your partner U will look for progress from either side Crucial on sidezone plays (peek across) Penalty Enforcement LJ @ enforcement spot with U HL @ enforcement spot: mirror walk off with U If incorrect, LJ to get U’s attention HL is safety valve for getting it right 7 Man Flank Mechanics

  11. Critical Skills for Flanks “Reverse Fade” mechanics Turnovers & Kicks: Deeps take progress up to the 2yd line; Flanks have A’s goal line HL– signal “5 will get you 1” to R when past the tape LJ– “Own” 1st down decisions 99.9% of the time Timeouts– Manage your team (inside #’s on sideline) 7 Man Flank Mechanics

  12. Things to Know • 4th DOWN FUMBLE RULE • On 4th down or try • Only A player that fumbles can recover & advance • If another A player recovers, ball is dead at that point and returned to spot of fumble (if in advance) • B can recover & advance (except on a try) 7 Man Flank Mechanics

  13. Things to Know • TIMING • Clock does not stop when A makes line-to-gain • OOB – wind at ready-for-play (except Q2/Q4 restrictions) • 2 minute warning at end of Q2 & Q4 7 Man Flank Mechanics

  14. Have a great season! 7 Man Flank Mechanics

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