Also Called Gun
The quarterback lines up about five to seven yards behind the center and catches the snap. It gives the quarterback more time and a better view against the pass rush.
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Related Pistol · Under Center · Empty
The quarterback lines up about three or four yards behind the center, closer than in the shotgun, with the running back directly behind the quarterback. It mixes downhill runs with a good passing view.
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Related Shotgun · Option · Inside Zone
The quarterback lines up directly behind the center and takes the snap hand to hand. It's common for play-action and downhill run plays.
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Related I-Formation · Singleback · Shotgun
Also Called I
The quarterback lines up under center with the fullback and running back stacked in a line behind them. It's built for power running with a lead blocker.
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Related Fullback · Power · Under Center
Also Called Ace
A formation with one running back behind the quarterback and no fullback. The extra player is usually a tight end or receiver, which spreads the defense.
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Related I-Formation · Tight End
Also Called Trey
A formation with three receivers lined up on the same side. It overloads one side of the field and forces the defense to adjust its coverage.
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Also Called Cluster
Three receivers lined up close together, often in a triangle, on one side of the formation. The tight spacing makes it hard for defenders to cover them one-on-one.
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Also Called Empty Backfield
A formation with no running back behind the quarterback, so five players are spread out to catch passes. It stretches the defense but leaves no extra blocker.
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The ball is snapped directly to a player who isn't the quarterback, often a running back. The defense has to account for one more runner.
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Related Running Back · Option