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The T-formation, one of the most basic formations in football. The T formation is the precursor to most modern formations in that it places the quarterback directly under center (in contrast to its main competitor of its day, the single wing, which had the quarterback receiving the ball on the fly).
In American football, a play is a close-to-the-ground plan of action or strategy used to move the ball down the field. A play begins at either the snap from the center or at kickoff. Most commonly, plays occur at the snap during a down. These plays range from basic to very intricate. Football players keep a record of these plays in a playbook. [1]
This category is for standard plays or moves (e.g., lateral pass, quarterback sneak, etc) For pages that describe memorable events that happened during one game (e.g., The Play, Immaculate Reception, etc), see Category:American football incidents
A spinner play is a rushing trick play in American football, involving a spin move and a fake hand-off. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Dike Beede and Pop Warner used it, as well as Hugo Bezdek . [ 3 ] It is best run from the single wing formation .
If two guards are found between the two linebackers, then the formation is called the Wide 6 or the Wide Tackle 6. A formation where the linebackers are over the ends, in a fashion akin to the 5–2 Eagle, then the formation is referred to as the Tight 6. Stemming from the Wide Tackle 6 front is the Stacked 6–2.
A typical Single set back formation, many variables can be implemented, but this is the basic setup teams use. Single set back (also known as the "Lone Setback" or "Singleback" or "Ace" formation or "Oneback" or "Solo") is an offensive base formation in American football which requires only one running back (usually a halfback) lined up about five yards behind the quarterback.
Colleges tend to have less powerful passing games than professional football, and the use of three man backfields or an overshifted secondary is common practice. In the overshift, one of the safeties plays a monster or rover role, often moving to the strong side of the offensive formation to about linebacker depth. [13]
The wishbone triple option can use several formations including the flexbone or Maryland I. The wishbone triple option is a running play where either the fullback, the quarterback, or one of the halfbacks (also called "running backs" [RB] or "tail backs") runs the ball. First, the quarterback receives the football from the center.