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The Formation
 The base flexbone formation with two slotbacks (SB), two wide receivers (WR), a quarterback (QB), a fullback (FB), and five down linemen (OL).  An unbalanced flexbone formation with a slotback (SB), wingback (WB), wide receiver (WR), tight end (TE), quarterback (QB), fullback (FB), and five down linemen (OL). The flexbone formation is an offensive formation in American football that utilizes a quarterback, five offensive lineman, three running backs, and varying numbers of tight ends and wide receivers. The flexbone formation is a predominant running formation derived from the wishbone formation and it features a quarterback under center with a fullback lined up directly behind the quarterback. There are two smaller running backs called slotbacks aligned behind the line of scrimmage on each side of the offensive line. The slotbacks are sometimes incorrectly referred to as wingbacks. But, in order to be a wingback, there must be a guard, tackle and tight end all on one side of the center on the line of scrimmage and then the wingback off the line of scrimmage (as featured in the unbalanced formation diagram). An early picture of RAAF F-111Cs in formation. ...
An early picture of RAAF F-111Cs in formation. ...
A Formation in American football refers to the position players line up in before the start of a play from scrimmage. ...
United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ...
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High school running back A running back, halfback or tailback is the position of a player on an American and Canadian football team who lines up in the offensive backfield. ...
The tight end (TE) is a position in American football on the offensive team. ...
The wide receiver (WR) position in American and Canadian football is the pass-catching specialist. ...
The wishbone formation, also known simply as bone or the wishbone offense, is a play formation in American football. ...
Most football games include a position called fullback or full back. ...
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In association football (soccer), a wingback is an attacking player who occupies a wide position, either on the extreme right or extreme left. ...
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The tight end (TE) is a position in American football on the offensive team. ...
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The basic play run from the flexbone is known as a triple option. First, the quarterback (QB) receives the football from the center and the fullback (FB) either takes the football from the quarterback or 'fakes' that he has taken the football. If the fullback takes the football, then he runs straight into the line of scrimmage and attempts to gain yardage. If the fullback does not take the football, then the quarterback sprints parallel to the line of scrimmage with a slotback trailing him. The quarterback can either turn up field or pitch the football to the trailing slotback. Hence the term triple because the fullback is option number one, the quarterback keeping the ball is option number two, and the quarterback pitching to the slotback is option number three. The triple option forces defenses to worry about fullbacks running in the middle of the offensive line and to worry about quarterbacks and slotbacks running to outside of the line. The decision of who to carry the ball (which option to make) can either be made before the play in the huddle, or during the play by the QB, who will make decisions based on the position and play of certain defensive players and what they are doing. For example, if the QB keeps the ball but a defender is coming after him, he will pitch to the slotback (or FB), but if the defender covers the possible pitch to the slotback, the QB will keep the ball, perhaps even faking a pitch. The Triple Option is an American football term for a running or possibly passing play, which involves three different ways to progress the football up the field of play. ...
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Purpose Arguably, the two most difficult positions on offense to develop quickly are wide receivers and quarterbacks. A style of play was needed for teams that could not field strong throwing quarterbacks. In the flexbone formation, intelligent and athletic personnel can adapt to playing a quarterback's position without having to throw the ball very well. Flexbone teams are often playing against more talented teams so they must utilize time management and trickery of the flexbone to even the playing field. By running the ball almost exclusively, a flexbone offense also runs the game clock and limits the opposing teams possibly faster and stronger offense from scoring against their own defense.
Requirements to Succeed - The offense needs an intelligent quarterback, a strong fullback, and two quick slotbacks. The quarterback must be able to read a run defense in order to exploit the holes. His read will determine how to develop an option play. Good flexbone quarterbacks are capable of manipulating overpursuing defenses.
- The fullback must be strong enough to break tackles and draw the attention of linebackers and defensive linemen. Good flexbone fullbacks are usually the best ball carriers on the team and receive the majority of rushing attempts. A flexbone fullback is usually smaller and faster than a typical fullback seen in conventional offenses.
- The slotbacks must be balanced athletically, capable of trailing the quarterback, and good receivers. If the slotbacks are not of equal talent, then a defense can predict which direction the play will develop. Slotbacks typically need to be capable pass receivers because they receive a great deal of high velocity pitches and are primary receivers during passing plays.
Proof of Success In Division 1-AA football, Georgia Southern pioneered a version of the flexbone that won a record six 1-AA NCAA National Titles and eight Southern Conference titles. The United States Air Force Academy and the United States Naval Academy are the last major remnants of flexbone football in division 1-A and are testaments to the formation's ability to utilize key offensive players effectively when a team has significantly less talent on the field. In the late 1980's, the University of Arkansas ran a version of the flexbone under coach Ken Hatfield with some degree of success. On Forest Drive looking between College of Education and College of Nursing towards the College of Information Technology. ...
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The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, (, ), is an institution for the undergraduate education of officers in the United States Air Force. ...
The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is an institution for the undergraduate education of officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and is located in Annapolis, Maryland. ...
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The University of Arkansas, known also as the U of A or UA, is a public co-educational land-grant university. ...
Ken Hatfield is an American football head football coach. ...
Famous Flexbone Players Adrian Peterson (born July 1, 1979 in Gainesville, Florida) is an American football running back. ...
The National Football League (NFL) is the largest professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ...
Kyle Eckel (born December 30, 1981 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American football player who is currently plays for the Miami Dolphins. ...
The National Football League (NFL) is the largest professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ...
The Canadian Football League (CFL), also known by its French name, Ligue canadienne de football (LCF), is a professional league located entirely in Canada that plays Canadian football. ...
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