Football Library · Formations
Empty
Formationintermediatespreadno-back5-wide
All skill receivers on the line of scrimmage, no one in the backfield other than the QB. Maximum horizontal stretch — defense MUST commit a defender to every receiver, leaving the middle vacated. Pairs with quick game (slants, hitches), mesh, and any concept that wants 1-on-1 outside. Risk: zero protection from a back means a 4-man rush gets home fast.
Empty isn't run in 5v5 Flag.
This formation is defined for 7v7 Flag, 11v11 Tackle. Switch your variant filter, or jump to a supported one:
Concepts that use this formation: QB Draw, Draw