Why do teams practice 7 on 7

[ralphpal1]

What is the use of practicing 7 on 7
The team isnt playing against that
Why not 11 on 11

[MightyGiants]

7 on 7

OFFENSE

Allows QB to practice going through progressions and throwing to receivers.  It also allows practicing of plays.

WRs practice running routes and practicing different plays.  Plus, catching the ball from the QB


DEFENSE

DBs and LBs practice various coverages as well as practice covering WRs