7 on 7 Adult Football FAQ

Q: What exactly is 7-on-7 Football?

A: 7-on-7 football is a program that many high schools and middle schools run during the off-season. 7-on-7 is played without pads and receivers are downed by one-hand touch (there are no flags involved). 7-on-7 is also a passing only game - there are no offensive rushing plays and defenders cannot rush the quarterback.

Q: What positions are the players on the field?

A: On offense, there is 1 center who snaps the ball, 1 quarterback, and a combination of running backs, tight ends, and wide receivers equaling 5 players - basically, all of the players on a regulation offense except for the offensive guards and tackles. Accordingly all offensive players must properly align themselves according to regulation football rules (2 eligible receivers must be on the line of scrimmage while all other receivers must be at least one yard off of the line of scrimmage). On defense, you may have 7 players in any combination of linebackers, safeties, and cornerbacks.

Q: If there is a running back that means I can call a running play right?

A: No. Running plays are not allowed. However, just as in regulation football, the running back is eligible to go out for a pass.

Q: And the center may go out for a pass too?

A: No, just as in regulation football, the center is not an eligible receiver.

Q: If I can't rush the quarterback, how do you keep the quarterback from holding the ball forever?

A: Defenders cannot rush the quarterback, however the quarterback must throw the ball within 4 seconds of the snap of each play. An official will use a stopwatch to time each play, from the snap to the release of the football. The official will allow the play to complete, regardless of whether the quarterback exceeded the 4 seconds allowed to throw the ball. However, upon completion of the play, if the official's stopwatch exceeds 4 seconds, then the play will be ruled an incompletion, regardless of what happened on the play.

Q: Do we have to get jerseys made?

A: No, but your team must have both matching colored shirts and matching white shirts - the visiting team will wear white shirts and the home team will wear colored shirts in each game.

Q: Do I have to wear a mouth guard?

A: We require each player to wear a mouth guard. Although 7-on-7 is a non-contact sport, occasionally collisions do occur. Mouth guards both protect your teeth and, more significantly, help to prevent concussions. If you do not want to go purchase a mouth guard beforehand, PrimeTime Sports will have mouth guards for sale for $1.

Q: I registered, but there was no payment option. How do I pay?

A: You may call our office at 972-355-3788 x 2 and submit payment via credit card over the phone or you can send a money order via mail to:

PrimeTime Sports Football
2601 Churchill Road, Suite 100
Flower Mound, Texas 75028

Q: Can I mail a check?

A: You may mail a certified check. PrimeTime Sports does not accept personal checks.

Q: I still have a question, what do I do?

A: Feel free to contact us at 972-355-3788 x 2.

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