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
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 they can be a safety as well. When running a nickel defense it is most often … Read more
The term RPO stands for run pass option. An RPO in football is a play that allows the quarterback to make the decision to hand the ball off or pass it. Typically these plays are run first meaning it will be a handoff unless the quarterback decides to opt for a pass instead. The defense … Read more