I formation
Quarterback behind center
I formation is a football alignment where offensive players line up in a vertical line behind the quarterback, forming the shape of a capital letter I.
The fullback positions directly behind the quarterback with the tailback behind the fullback.
This classic formation emphasizes power running and play-action passing: They lined up in the I formation on third and short.
- quarterbackPassing position in football
- fullbackBlocking backfield position
- wishboneForked poultry bone
- running backLocomoting to prior location
- offenseViolation or umbrage
handoff · run play · north south · backfield · line of scrimmage · halfback · tailback · misdirection · huddle · alignment · snap · tight end · play-action pass · wingback · football · blitz · touchdown · field goal