spread formation
noun
: an offensive football formation in which the pass receivers are spread out across the field
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In addition to more spread formations and an up-tempo pace, the Ravens have emphasized getting the ball out of Jackson’s hands quicker and into those of the playmakers around him.
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Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2024
Scouting report: The Cavers operate out of the spread formation and Kotcher-Smith is the ideal trigger man, blessed with a big arm and quick feet to dart off and run.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2023
Wilburn credits his line for giving him time to pass and holes to run quarterback draws out of St Mark’s primarily spread formation, led by center Stice Neuhoff.
—Rick Kretzschmar, Dallas News, 28 Sep. 2022
Witten said injuries from the Prestonwood game have led his team to pass more from its spread formation.
—Rick Kretzschmar, Dallas News, 6 Oct. 2022
Example: When a tight end motioned to the widest spot in a spread formation, the shuffle put Packers No. 1 receiver Davante Adams on L.A.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2021
Alabama faced a third-and-goal in the second quarter from the Mississippi State 1-yard line, initially lining up in a spread formation with an empty backfield.
—Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al, 17 Oct. 2021
Leesburg brought in former Umatilla head coach and Seabreeze assistant Ryan Mills to run the offense, which features a new-look spread formation for junior quarterback Trini Thomas.
—J.c. Carnahan, orlandosentinel.com, 17 Aug. 2021
With Baker leading only 14-0, the Hornets lined up in a spread formation.
—Arthur L. MacK, al, 31 Oct. 2020
Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2024
Scouting report: The Cavers operate out of the spread formation and Kotcher-Smith is the ideal trigger man, blessed with a big arm and quick feet to dart off and run.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2023
Wilburn credits his line for giving him time to pass and holes to run quarterback draws out of St Mark’s primarily spread formation, led by center Stice Neuhoff.
—Rick Kretzschmar, Dallas News, 28 Sep. 2022
Witten said injuries from the Prestonwood game have led his team to pass more from its spread formation.
—Rick Kretzschmar, Dallas News, 6 Oct. 2022
Example: When a tight end motioned to the widest spot in a spread formation, the shuffle put Packers No. 1 receiver Davante Adams on L.A.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2021
Alabama faced a third-and-goal in the second quarter from the Mississippi State 1-yard line, initially lining up in a spread formation with an empty backfield.
—Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al, 17 Oct. 2021
Leesburg brought in former Umatilla head coach and Seabreeze assistant Ryan Mills to run the offense, which features a new-look spread formation for junior quarterback Trini Thomas.
—J.c. Carnahan, orlandosentinel.com, 17 Aug. 2021
With Baker leading only 14-0, the Hornets lined up in a spread formation.
—Arthur L. MacK, al, 31 Oct. 2020
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“Spread formation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spread%20formation. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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