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Jumbo Package
The following is a list of common and historically significant formations in American football. In football, the formation describes how the players in a team are positioned on the field. Many variations are possible on both sides of the ball, depending on the strategy being employed. On offense, the formation must include at least seven players on the line of scrimmage, including a center to start the play by snapping the ball. There are no restrictions on the arrangement of defensive players, and, as such, the number of defensive players on the line of scrimmage varies by formation. Offensive formations This list is not exhaustive; there are hundreds of different ways to organize a team's players while still remaining within the "7 on the line 4 in the backfield" convention. Still, this list of formations covers enough of the basics that almost every formation can be considered a variant of the ones listed below. T formation The T formation is the precursor to most mod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Formation (American Football)
A formation in American football refers to the position players line up in before the start of a Down (American football), down. There are both offensive and defensive formations and many in both categories. Sometimes, formations are referred to as packages. Offense At the highest level of play in the National Football League, NFL and National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA, the one constant in all formations is the offensive lineman, offensive line, consisting of the left and right tackle (American football position), tackle, left and right guard (football), guard, and a Center (gridiron football), center. These five positions are often referred to collectively as the "line", and have the primary role of blocking. By rule, there must be two additional players on the line of scrimmage called End (gridiron football), ends. These players are eligible receivers and may play near the linemen (tight ends) or further away (split end or wide receiver). Most teams play additional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
