I-formation
Quarterback behind center
The I-formation is a football offensive alignment where the running backs line up directly behind the quarterback in a vertical line, forming the letter I.
The fullback typically serves as a lead blocker for the tailback positioned furthest back.
They ran a power play out of the I-formation.
The formation dominated professional and college football from the 1960s through the 1990s before spread offenses became prevalent.
offense
Violation or umbrage
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Standing posture or viewpoint
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- lineupOrdered list of participants
- setArrange in position
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