The Shotgun Empty Base is designed to give the defense a different look. Most players on defense will think the offense is coming out in under center formations such as Singleback Slot. However, once the offense comes out of the huddle, the defense will be for a surprise as the quarterback is lined up in the Shotgun and the backfield is empty. The runningback lines up off the line of scrimmage in the left slot position. The tight end lines up to the right on the line of scrimmage in the inside slot position. Lined up next to the tight end are the slot and flanker. The SE lines up to the far right on the line of scrimmage. When running this formation, we may motion the runningback, slot, or flanker to help them beat bump-n-run man coverage.
Player Personnel:
1 HB
3 WR
1 TE
Formation Alignment:
3×2
Formation Style:
Spread
Packages:
Normal, HB Sub, Backup QB, WR Flip, Strong Slot, WR2 Slot RT, Str Slot Lt, 4WR, 5WR, Dual HB
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