How to Set Up the Double Wing Offense

The double-wing offense is a bold strategy that could yield exciting results, and similar versions of the formation have seen success at the high school level and, recently, at the professional level with the Miami Dolphins' wildcat formation. The formation, which Glenn "Pop" Warner invented in 1912, is good for sweeps, traps and play-action passes. The double-wing is risky, but if set up correctly, might produce a game-changing play.

Instructions

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      Set up the standard five linemen first: one center in the middle and slightly ahead of all the other linemen, two guards on either side of the center and the tackles aside the guards.

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      Place a tight end on both sides: one directly to the right of the right tackle, and one directly to the left of the left tackle.

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      Position a running back or fullback to the left and rear of the left tight end, and a back to the right and rear of the right tight end.

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      Place a quarterback under center.

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      Put a running back or fullback directly behind the quarterback to complete the formation.

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      Draw up the play as desired.