Nathan D 
A bunch formation in football refers to the grouping of three receivers in a small area of the field. Bunch formations are often run by the offense in order to confuse defenders and gain a numbers advantage when the defense is playing zone. Bunch formations are almost always made up of three receivers or two … Read more
Trucking in football refers to the act of running right over a defender that is attempting to tackle you. The idea behind the term is that you ran them over like a truck. Running backs are the position most likely to truck an opposing defender though it can be done by any ball carrier. Where … Read more
In football the term bump and run refers to a style of pass defense which involves bumping the opposing receiver at the line of scrimmage and then running with them throughout the play. And yes before you ask it is entirely legal to make contact with a receiver before he catches the ball. The only … Read more
A nickel defense in football refers to a defensive alignment that utilizes five defensive backs. The majority of formations in football use four defensive backs instead of five. In most cases, this extra defensive back is a cornerback but safeties can be used as well. When running a nickel defense it is most often a … Read more
Most football fans have either seen or heard the term toe drag in reference to a player catching the ball in football. Though many fans don’t know what this term means, or why these receivers do it. Luckily this guide is on hand to break down everything you need to know about toe-drags in football. … Read more
If you are anything like most football fans you probably feel like you have a pretty good grasp of the rules of the game. That is until you watch a player run out of bounds during a game and the clock keeps running. The rules of the clock in football can be complicated. But don’t … Read more
A goal-line stand refers to a series of plays in which the defense is able to stop the opponent from scoring a touchdown after they run multiple plays near the endzone. A goa line stand will result in the opponent kicking a field goal or giving up possession of the ball. Goal-line stands tend to … Read more
Everyone knows who throws touchdowns in football but not many know the position responsible for stopping those passes. A cornerback in football is a defensive position that is responsible for stopping the opposing team from completing forward passes. Cornerbacks spend most of their time covering wide receivers ensuring the opposing team’s quarterback is not able … Read more
Forward progress in football refers to the furthest most point the ball carrier travels before his forward momentum is stopped by a defender. Forward progress is a call that the referee will make on the field to declare the play dead or to spot the location of the ball. In most instances, this play occurs … Read more
A dink and dunk offense is one that makes its way down the field by utilizing short quick throws. This type of offense typically has to string together a long drive in order to score a touchdown as long plays are uncommon in their offense. What Does A Dink And Dunk Offense Look Like? Now … Read more