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Welcome to the official website of the Muslim Football
League.
This article can now be found at:
http://www.footballtimes.org/Article.asp?ID=134
(with much better graphics and explanation)
Flag-Football Optimized Man Defense (7 on 7)
The best strategy for flag football is zone, click
here for the zone
strategy. But if you want man, here it is:
Most flag (fag) football is played in a 7 versus 7 format.
I will assume this in the description of this defensive scheme. Although
there is no place for flag football in our league, a lot of people are
asking about this. So here is what I have found to be the best MAN defensive
strategy for 7-7 flag football. Yes, I have played in this format at
bigtime schools, Michigan, Toledo, Wayne State, UM Flint, and various
semi-pro
leagues. It's not as good as zone, but here goes:
INTRO: Defense is the best
part about football. Everyone loves offense and wants to be a "star",
but it's defense that wins championships, and defense that wins Mud and
Slush Bowls. If you don't love defense, please EXIT
now!
In flag football, it is extremely crucial that everyone
swarms to the ball. Why? If the first person misses or doesn't pull
the
flag, the others have to pull it. Defense in flag football is very tight
and exact. There is a lot of room to screw up. Make sure you have everyone
pulling the flag. Don't assume that the first guy there will always get
the flag.
Defense:
In this scheme, the cornerbacks (CB) are playing man to man coverage.
While the safety (S) and linebacker (L) are playing in a modified
zone. The
defensive line (X) is rushing the QB.
In this scheme, the linebacker and safety are the key
players, make sure they are the smartest most experienced, savvy football
players on your team. Especially in flag football. It's not about size
and strength, it's about speed and intelligence. Do they know who to cover
and when? Read to find out.
Corners:
Guard you receivers man to man. Stick on them. Call help if you man gets
loose. It's a very basic position.
D-Line:
Rush the QB like mad. The linebacker (L) may also line up with you and
pretend to rush, but will ultmately drop back to cover the QB. The linebacker
may blitz, consult with safety. Switch the D-line players often if you
have subs. Their job is tiring, and having fresh legs is wonderful. Every
two downs, is optimal for subbing D-line players. Being fast and fresh
is the key. No O-line or QB will be able to take this type of punishing
pressure down after down. Let them get tired, not you.
Linebacker:
Watch the QB and don't let him run. Roll to the right when he does, and
cut off all running lanes. In flag football, QBs love running, and if
no one is watching, the QB will get a lot of yards on you. The Linebacker
will also have to pick up offensive linemen that go out for a pass. Danger:
The QB may fake a run out to one side, drawing the linebacker with him,
and then an offensive lineman releases for a pass on the other side. The
safety will have to be watching this, and run up to make the play. Linebackers
and safeties have to know their positions, coordinate and talk to each
other. The game will be won or lost by the play of the Linebackers and
Safety.
Safety:
The Safety is the defensive QB, especially in flag football. He is to
lead the defensive team. His role is to cover anyone who get loose. If
a wide receiver is getting open deep, he covers and helps out. If an offensive
lineman goes out, he has to cover him if the line backer is busy. If he
sees a nice blitz opportunity, he can tell a cornerback to blitz, while
he picks up the slack. If a corner blitzes, the linebacker covers the
now open wide receiver short, and safety covers him deep. Can a safety
blitz? Sure, because he is the extra guy. Let the linebacker know you
are blitzing, so he can pick up your zone. The Safety and Linebacker are
the two most crucial position on defense. Don't screw this up!
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