Shotgun alignments

blackjm75
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Shotgun alignments Feb 20, 2008 18:21:11 GMT

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Post by blackjm75 on Feb 20, 2008 18:21:11 GMT

Why do most coaches have the RB align on the right side of the QB in standard gun formations?

Would it not be best to have him on the left (usually the backside for most QBs) to ensure that the RB can cover the QBs blindside when hes staying in to protect?

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Shotgun alignments Feb 20, 2008 18:45:24 GMT

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Post by TIGER ONE on Feb 20, 2008 18:45:24 GMT

Because you have another defender to contend with on the strong side. IN MOST CONVENTIONAL PASSING FORMATIONS WITH A TE, MOST ALWAYS SEND THE FB ("I" FORMATION) TO THE STRONG SIDE AND THE TB TO THE WEAKSIDE TO OUT PROTECT. HOWEVER, KNOWING THE FB IS MOST USUALLY THE BETTER BLOCKER I WOULD SEND MY FB TO THE BACKSIDE FOR THE REASON YOU MENTION. GOOD THINKING.

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Mervin Senior Member Posts: 259	Shotgun alignments Mar 12, 2008 13:56:06 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Mervin on Mar 12, 2008 13:56:06 GMT Coach: We flip-flop our offensive line all the time, therefore we don't have to worry about which side our back aligns on. This has really helped in the long run.
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Post by blackjm75 on Feb 20, 2008 18:21:11 GMT

Post by TIGER ONE on Feb 20, 2008 18:45:24 GMT

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