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The position names in the winglines were retained for a while but eventually replaced by the American nomenclature, although it was not until the 1960s, that Canadian rules required seven players on the offensive line, unless they were playing short handed. Before that, only five were required on plays in which no forward pass was thrown, so it ...
In football, the formation describes how the players in a team are positioned on the field. Many variations are possible on both sides of the ball, depending on the strategy being employed. On offense, the formation must include at least seven players on the line of scrimmage, including a center to start the play by snapping the ball.
This is a template for old-time American football rosters, with the seven major positions in use from roughly the 1930s to the 1960s. For a roster template with modern positions, see Template:NFL roster. Keep in mind that the variable names are case-sensitive.
1950s; 1960s; 1970s; ... Subcategories. This category has the following 10 subcategories, out of 10 total. 0–9. 1950 in North American football (1 C) 1951 in North ...
The standard defensive formations in use at most levels of American football are the result of decades of experimentation, trial and error, along with rule changes in the 1950s that eliminated the one-platoon system and gave greater prominence to lighter, faster linebackers (prior to the 1950s, most defensive formations were mirror images of ...
This position is used in 3-4 formations, or goal line situations. Most nose tackles are 320-350 pounds, and are the biggest players on the roster. This position is the most physically demanding, due to being forced into constant double or triple teams, and needing enough speed to collapse the interior of the offensive line.
Pages in category "American football positions" The following 44 pages are in this category, out of 44 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
1950s; 1960s; 1970s; 1980s; 1990s; 2000s; 2010s; Subcategories. This category has the following 10 subcategories, out of 10 total. 0–9. 1960 in North American ...