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Introduction to Formations (Cont’d)
BacKFIeld FOrMaTIOnS
Since 7 players are required by rule to be on the LOS prior to the start of a play, 4 players can be off of the LOS and rules allow them to move sideways,
backwards, and reset. We will always have our Quarterback in a shotgun formation, his heels set at 5 yards from the ball, and the Center will use a flat
snap to minimize the rotation on the football. The B Back will be set on the right or left side of the Quarterback, in line with the Guard, and about a yard
deeper than the QB. We number the receivers from left to right 1-4. The Left Split End is #1, the Left Slot #2, the Right Slot #3, and the Right Split End is
#4. We want to set the Spread formation based on the Quarterback’s arm strength. We will set our #1 and #4 receivers as wide as the QB’s ability to
throw a quick screen to them, then we’ll align our Slot receivers by splitting the difference between the Ends and the Tackles.
Spread 22 Left Spread 22 Right
#1 #2 LT LG C RG RT
#3 #4 #1 #2 LT LG C RG RT
#3 #4
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