Wishbone formation

The wishbone formation, also known simply as 'bone, is a play formation in American football. It was created by Darrell Royal and Emory Bellard at the University of Texas in 1968.

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Formation - American football - Darrell Royal - Emory Bellard - University of Texas - 1968

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The wishbone is primarily a running formation with one wide receiver, one tight end and three running backs behind the quarterback (who takes the snap under center). The back lined up behind the quarterback is the fullback and the other two are halfbacks (although they may be called tailbacks or I backs in some playbook terminology).

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Wide receiver - Tight end - Running back - Quarterback - Fullback - Halfback

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The wishbone is often associated with the option as this formation allows the quarterback to easily run the option to either side of the line. It is also ideal for running the triple option.

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A variation to this formation is called the flexbone.

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