Eight-man football is a form of tackle football played in states that would otherwise have a hard time putting enough players on a roster to play 11-man football. Eight-man football is particularly big in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. It is also played in 17 other states. It can be played on a standard-sized field--120 yards long and 53 yards wide--but it can also be played on a field with smaller dimensions.
Step 1
Develop a solid passing game. It is difficult to build a sustainable running game in 8-man football. The best attacks are usually manned by a mobile quarterback who can buy time with his feet, which allows big-play receivers to break wide open. It is best to run plays that give the quarterback the ability to go do deep or throw the short pass and have the receiver take off after catching the ball.
Step 2
Put your fastest receiver on the outside of the field. Have your receiver put his speed to the best use by putting him on the outside where he will almost certainly face single-coverage. One out-and-up move could send him on the way to the end zone.
Step 3
Run the ball in passing situations. While it is difficult to sustain success in the running game in 8-man football, it is best to attempt the run when your opponent is looking for a pass play. That means second-and-long and third-and-long situations. You can fool your opponent by running in passing situations.
Step 4
Develop a strong pass rush. To defend in 8-man football, you must put consistent pressure on the quarterback. While this is also important in 11-man football, it is vital in 8-man football. Defensive backs can't stay with receivers for more than three seconds, and you have to get to the quarterback.
Step 5
Find a great punter. This field position is vital in 8-man football. If you don't have a top coverage team, pin your opponent back with directional punting that your opponent has to run a long way to retrieve.
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