Any unbalanced line offensive formations?

[goalieump413]

I haven't detailed all the formations yet, but has anyone seen an unbalanced line used? If so, whose playbook is that.

For those who don't know (and sorry if I'm insulting those who do know), and unbalanced line is where the ball is snapped from the guard position, not the center position. I've seen it more in the NFL in the last couple of years to show a stronger "strong" side and to catch defenses in traps on the weak side.

[TDTGodfather]

can i piggyback without starting a new thread and ask what shotgun formations are wildcat besides just the one that's labeled shotgun wildcat.

LSU uses it (wildcat) formation but doesn't have the shotgun wildcat listed as a formation.

[Cyros]

Miami has two unbalanced formations. One in I-form with 1 WR a tackle over, and a TE as a wing off of that tackle. The other one is in Strong-I with two receivers to the side of the tackle over.

[Senator Palmer]

I thought the unbalanced line was where there were three tackles -- two on one side in place of the TE. If that's the case I have seen it in the I form tight in a couple of playbooks (Arkansas/Florida State) where you can sub to the "Heavy" package that will bring in the third tackle on the right side in place of a TE.

[goalieump413]

Quote: Originally Posted by Senator Palmer

I thought the unbalanced line was where there were three tackles -- two on one side in place of the TE. If that's the case I have seen it in the I form tight in a couple of playbooks (Arkansas/Florida State) where you can sub to the "Heavy" package that will bring in the third tackle on the right side in place of a TE.

No, that's not what I'm talking about. Jumbo, heavy formations can be done easily with a formation sub.

[MMMonty]

Several playbooks have I Form - Y Trips. Great for playaction if you use it right (i.e. running first to set it up and using fake snaps). Michigan State and I believe Wake Forest are the two playbooks that I've used most. Both are multiple formation playbooks.

[demondecs21]

Quote: Originally Posted by MMMonty

Several playbooks have I Form - Y Trips. Great for playaction if you use it right (i.e. running first to set it up and using fake snaps). Michigan State and I believe Wake Forest are the two playbooks that I've used most. Both are multiple formation playbooks.

Correct as well as Utah has a "Wild Ute" which is similar to the wildcat, not to many options though just blast up the gut and a few end around's, 1 PA play as well.

[Kobalt]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cyros

Miami has two unbalanced formations. One in I-form with 1 WR a tackle over, and a TE as a wing off of that tackle. The other one is in Strong-I with two receivers to the side of the tackle over.

FAU also has the tackle over formation.