sbv
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Post by sbv on Mar 4, 2009 9:24:44 GMT -6
Is there a set lineup to the I formation as far as the distance the FB is behind the QB and the distance the TB is behind the FB?
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Post by cqmiller on Mar 4, 2009 9:51:59 GMT -6
FB at 4
TB at 7
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Post by fbcoach74 on Mar 4, 2009 10:26:40 GMT -6
we use 4 and 7 as well however, we do run a lot of option out of the I formation so we will cheat up our full back, it makes it harder for defenses to read.
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Post by lsrood on Mar 4, 2009 10:27:36 GMT -6
Depends on what you are attempting to do. Have had the FB's heels anywhere from 4 to five yards from the ball depending on their speed/quickness in hitting holes for runs or blocks. Have had the TB anywhere from 6 to 8/9 yards deep depending on their speed/ability to read blocks/cutback lanes etc. I would judge my athletes ability and then adjust accordingly. One thing to note though, once we had established the depth for the FB and the TB we would keep it relatively consistent, allowing only about a half-yard adjustment for the FB and a yard adjustment for the TB so as to not tip off plays.
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Post by calicoachh on Mar 4, 2009 12:58:16 GMT -6
it depends on the player. also the formation. In our goalline package, we are like a double wing team but out of an I formation. we snug the fullback and tailback closer to run the pitch play.
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Post by CoachDaniel on Mar 4, 2009 17:25:24 GMT -6
I like that the first guys to jump in on this one were defensive guys. DC's are the only ones that know, because the only place the I-Formation is used anymore is in every defensive playbook in the country. But by god if we ever see it, we'll be ready!!
(I know, I know... "I run the I!" well you're a dinosaur ;D )
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Post by coachd5085 on Mar 4, 2009 18:14:50 GMT -6
I like that the first guys to jump in on this one were defensive guys. DC's are the only ones that know, because the only place the I-Formation is used anymore is in every defensive playbook in the country. But by god if we ever see it, we'll be ready!! (I know, I know... "I run the I!" well you're a dinosaur ;D ) Yeah...it's true. I know I am guilty of it too. Day one, Page one, how do you defend 21 personnel....even though you don't see it  Something I need to work on. |
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Post by coachmoore42 on Mar 4, 2009 20:03:41 GMT -6
One more vote for 4 and 7. |
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Post by edgy on Mar 4, 2009 20:24:06 GMT -6
Depends on what you are attempting to do. Have had the FB's heels anywhere from 4 to five yards from the ball depending on their speed/quickness in hitting holes for runs or blocks. Have had the TB anywhere from 6 to 8/9 yards deep depending on their speed/ability to read blocks/cutback lanes etc. I would judge my athletes ability and then adjust accordingly. One thing to note though, once we had established the depth for the FB and the TB we would keep it relatively consistent, allowing only about a half-yard adjustment for the FB and a yard adjustment for the TB so as to not tip off plays. We have run the I for years and Isrood is right on target, in my opinion. It could also be called "ability alignment". You can have a starting point of 4 & 7, as some suggest, and then adjust depth according to timing and what you are trying to accomplish. |
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Post by touchdownmaker on Mar 5, 2009 4:38:32 GMT -6
Depends on the age level you are coaching too. I have seen youth teams put kids at 4 and 7 and their backs cant make it to the line before they are hit. My suggestion is to put the fb at 3 and the tailback at 6. For quit hitting inside isos and such creep them up a half yard.
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Post by greyhounds on Mar 5, 2009 9:34:02 GMT -6
3 & 6
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Post by bobgoodman on Mar 5, 2009 22:00:28 GMT -6
Is there a set lineup to the I formation as far as the distance the FB is behind the QB and the distance the TB is behind the FB? No, there isn't. I've seen the deep back as deep as 9 yds. (of course that was preparing for a quick kick) and as shallow as 5 yds.; up back I've seen anywhere from "sniffer" to 5 yds. depth. They don't vary together, either; the distance between them varies too. |
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Post by John Knight on Mar 5, 2009 22:02:30 GMT -6
Oh Yea? Well guess what Mr.Fancy Britches...I was right.  Although rare, and contrary to my wife's beliefs, it does happen Which brings up theage old question, If a man speaks in his own home and no one else is there, is he still WRONG? |
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kross80
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Post by kross80 on Mar 6, 2009 10:06:45 GMT -6
Really depends on what you are trying to accomplish. We are a big IZ/OZ. FB's heels at 5 TB at 8. When we were a Midline/Veer team we had the FB tighter.
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Post by jml on Mar 8, 2009 14:11:42 GMT -6
depends on speed of the backs and the age for me
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Post by lnueva32 on Mar 8, 2009 14:20:33 GMT -6
We run Triple Option out of the "I"
FB @ 3 yds
TB @ 5 yds
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Something I need to work on. 
