The Pistol Offense: Keep the Defense Off Balance by Formation and Tempo

by Steve Rampy
Head Coach, Blue Valley High School, Stilwell, KS
American Football Monthly June 2008 Issue OnlineOffensive play callers are constantly looking for an advantage over the defense. One of the ways we try to achieve this is by using many different formations and changing the pace of our offense. We believe we force defenses into playing base fronts and coverages because they can never be comfortable as to what formation we will align; we add to their stress by changing pace of play with no huddle and quick running plays. In this article, we will outline the formations and tempo-changing aspects...Login to Read More

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