Shotgun or Under Center (and the Pistol Offense) So, we are sure you’ve noticed that uncomfortable situation in football where the quarterback gets all cozy with this center whose butt is up in the air, and the quarterback snuggles in behind like they are going to spoon for the night. But, then the quarterback gets […]
Why do some wide receivers in football stand off the line of scrimmage? It is all part of the strategy. Wide receivers stand off the line of scrimmage in order to still be allowed to catch the ball if the quarterback throws it to them. The rule in both NFL football and NCAA football is […]
How many men must be on the offensive line in football? There always must be at least 7 men on the offensive line in football. Essentially, the 5 offensive linemen (Center, Two Guards and Two Tackles) will always be on the line. That leaves two more men who must be on the offensive line. Those […]
Thread the Needle This is one of those football expressions taken from a much more literal setting – sewing! Have you ever tried to thread a needle to sew on a button? It’s not always that easy, no matter how many times you lick the thread! In football, the expression to thread the needle is used […]
4th and Long in Football What does it mean when a commentator says it is “4th and long” when you are watching a football game? It’s pretty simple. Check out below for both what it means during the game and how you could use this football phrase in your everyday life. Football concept: 4th and […]
What is the Offense in Football: The offense is the unit who starts the play with the ball. They are generally broken up into the offensive line, the backs and the receivers. However, there are several of each of these types of positions and, again, they each have specialties. For example, the offensive line has […]
Onside Kick Some people might call this a trick play but it really is more of a specific strategy utilized in desperate times. If a team is behind with little time left on the clock and they are kicking off to the other team, they may utilize an on-side kick. Why? Well, if they are still […]
Penalty: Offsides or Illegal Procedure Did you know most penalties can be ‘guessed’ based on the timing of the flag being thrown and where it is thrown? Flip the Field is here to help you know more about football and to be able to be ahead of the call. Let’s start with how to tell the […]
Football Offensive Formations Ok, so hopefully you now know what an offense in football is (hint: it’s the guys with the ball). This page will help you understand more about why the offense stands and squats where they do also known as offensive formations. Some of it is ‘rules’ and some of it is strategy. The more […]
