9v9 Football: The Perfect Offseason Option for All Players

​What is 9v9?
9v9 football bridges the gap between flag and tackle football. Inspired by the NFL’s approach to practice, 9v9 provides a low impact, up-tempo, assignment and acumen focused development platform. Based on these principles, it is the ideal experience to develop true football fundamentals. The value lies in the development of advanced football skills while keeping players safe in a non-tackle environment.

9v9 is an extension of traditional 7v7, adding lineman and different gameplay options that translates better to traditional 11v11 tackle football in the Fall. 

Advantages of 9v9 football 

• It allows you to compete in a team setting 

9v9 allows teams to build chemistry by playing in a developmental but competitive environment. This gives players an opportunity to enhance their skills and communicate with each other in a game-like setting. Teams also get a chance to get an early start on implementing their playbook against a variety of opposing offenses and defenses. 

• Incorporates lineman

7v7 football only offers skill position players opportunities to enhance their skills while the big men are left out. 9v9 however incorporates lineman into the game. It requires three offensive lineman (center and two guards/tackles) and two defensive lineman. This addition allows players to improve multiple facets of their game;

1. Run & pass blocking
2. Work on pass rush moves
3. Allows quarterbacks to feel and react to a pass rush
4. Allows players to extend plays beyond the 4 second time clock

 

• Adds the run element of the game 

Adding the ability to run allows teams to work on blocking patterns and defense’s to practice their angles and gap control. Having both the ability to run and pass helps to keep teams honest and resemble full on  11v11 football.

Perfect Performance will be hosting a summer high school 9v9 tournament for teams to compete in and enhance their skills. We will additionally host a youth (4th-8th grade) 9v9 in-house league. For anyone who is interested in participating or learning more, please contact football@perfect-performancenova.com