Motion Engineering + Formation Shifts for Pre-Snap Advantage

Jet

Fast lateral motion pre-snap—defense must adjust now.

Orbit

Motion loops behind QB—used in fakes or sweep variations.

Zoom

Horizontal motion across formation—timed with snap.

Trade

TE or WR shifts to opposite side—forces coverage realignment.

Return

Motion across and back—confuses zone assignments.

Shift-to-Stack

Moves WRs into vertical alignment—forces confusion pre-snap.

YoYo

Motion fake one way, return the other—timing and leverage tactic.

Ghost

Fake jet motion—used in RPOs and eye control.

Slide Motion

Gradual cross-formation motion—less explosive than jet.

Slow Motion

Purposeful delay to confuse DB tracking responsibility.

Motion-to-Bunch

Player moves into a tight WR cluster—creates rub potential.

Flex Motion

WR shifts in/out to shift leverage—forces DB realignments.

Reverse Jet

WR reverses direction post-snap—used on reverses and misdirection.

Motion-Under

Player motions behind OL—typically for screen looks or blocks.

Motion Stack

WR shifts into stack—for rubs or coverage clouding.

Zoom Motion

Fast lateral sprint—sets up screens, zone keys.

Orbit Return

Loops behind then back—fakes stretch and impacts safety reads.

Wing Motion

TE/H-back motion from inline to backfield—run/pass disguise.

Double Motion

Two players move pre-snap—forces defensive shifts.

Nudge Motion

Minor shift for alignment tweaks—used in RPO.

Full Shift

Multiple players adjust position—alters strength and coverage shells.

Short Motion

Receiver moves in toward OL pre-snap—for crack block or condensed look.

Jet Again

Reinforce jet motion timing and defensive shift.

Orbit Again

Stresses outside edge and draws safety focus—repeat drill.

Return Again

Repeat concept to reinforce zone stress leverage.

Shift-to-Bunch

Shift WRs into triangle—aids man-beater concepts.

Motion Drag

Player motions across and drags defense—good for zone ID.

Misdirection Motion

Fake one way, execute other—used on PA or screens.

YoYo Again

Motion fake, return—repeat for eye control.

Split Motion

Motion from slot across to block edge—run game tag.

Quick Stack

Motion into bunch, fast snap—forces miscommunication.

Toss Jet

Used on jet sweep pitch—fast outside run setup.

Motion Roll

Motion WR as QB rolls opposite—level read enhancement.

Ghost Return

Double fake—adds misdirection chaos.

Orbit Wheel

Orbit motion into wheel route—explosive mismatch.