Formation ID + Structure for Commanding the Offense

Trips Right

A 3x1 set to overload zone coverage or isolate matchups.

Trips Left

A 3x1 set to overload zone coverage or isolate matchups.

Doubles

2x2 balanced set ideal for symmetrical reads and RPOs.

Bunch

Tight WR cluster to confuse man coverage and force pick plays.

Empty

Five-wide to stress defensive matchups and create clear tells.

Gun

QB in shotgun for better read timing and quicker ball release.

Tight

WRs align close to the OL—mask routes, aid protection.

Spread

WRs widen out to stress DBs horizontally and ID coverage.

Ace

Single back, 2 WRs, 2 TEs—flexible formation for run/pass balance.

Jumbo

Extra linemen or TEs in for power run or play-action deception.

Trips Open

Trips on one side, isolated WR opposite—forces defensive adjustments.

Slot Right

Two WRs on one side, with one in the slot—great for bubble or stick concepts.

Slot Left

Two WRs on one side, with one in the slot—great for bubble or stick concepts.

Stack

Two WRs in tight vertical alignment—creates rubs and misdirection.

Wing

TE or H-back lines up off-tackle to combo block or leak into flat.

Condensed

WRs align inside numbers—compress field, hide route stems.

Flex

TE lined up wide or off-line—adds coverage conflict.

Trey

Trips with attached TE—run/pass balance with motion power.

Trey Open

TE detached—creates mismatches, forces coverage declares.

Gun Doubles

Shotgun with 2x2—clean symmetry, clear field read.

Gun Trips

Shotgun with 3 WR one side—zone stress, isolate X WR.

Tight Trips

Trips WRs packed tight—rub routes, disguise splits.

Quads

Four WRs one side—max flood or screen game options.

Double Tight

2 inline TEs—goal line, power, or play-action shots.

Twins

2 WRs same side—simplifies reads and RPO leverage.

Ace Twins

Ace with WRs split wide—11/12 personnel disguise.

Wing Right

Off-tackle TE or H-back right—motion and block support.

Wing Left

Off-tackle TE or H-back left—adds run strength.

Overload

Extra WR/TE to one side—floods coverage responsibility.

Stack Left

Tight WRs stacked on left—force man rub or zone shift.

Stack Right

Tight WRs stacked on right—man-beaters or screen disguise.

Trips Bunch

Three WRs in triangle—forces matchup breakdowns.

Tight Doubles

2x2 set with WRs aligned closer—helps block, disguise routes.

Flex Bunch

Flexed out bunch—adds spacing and zone stress.

Wing Trips

Tight end off-tackle next to trips—adds run/pass variability.