Typical positions
A typical setup: (keep in mind there is a great deal of flexibility
in postions and number of
wide receivers vs.
running backs, and
even more flexiblity with the defensive
package)
Offense Defense
|
WR| CB
|
TE | RLB
LT| RE SS
LG|
TB FB QB C| NT MLB
RG| T FS
RT| LE
| LLB
|
WR| CB
|
^
|
Line of scrimmage
(where ball is placed)
Key:
On fourth down it is often advisible to punt. Here are the
positions on a punt (special teams: punt and punt return units)
Offense Defense (punt return)
|
|
WO |
| DL
LT| DL
FB LG| DL B
P C| DL PR
FB FB RG| DL B
RT| DL
| DL
WO | DL
|
^
|
Line of scrimmage
Key as above plus:
Also part of the special teams are the field goal/point after touchdown
(PAT) units:
Kicking Blocking
|
|
WO | DL
LE| DL
LT| DL
LG| DL
K C| DL DS
QB RG| DL
RT| DL
RE| DL
WO | DL
| DL
^
|
Line of scrimmage
Key as above plus:
Hope this helps. Enjoy the bowl games and Happy New Year.