© February, 2008
Formation Families for Defensive Communication

by Rick Wells
Defensive Coordinator, Montana State University-Northern
We believe communication on defense is one of the most important factors in defensive success. We are talking about the entire spectrum of communication including signals, calls-with or without a huddle, pre-snap verbal and non-verbal communications and calls during a play. To the end of improving communication, we group all the offensive formations into ‘families’ or groups that share similar traits or characteristics. There are two major familial groups: The PRO FAMILY and the SLOT FAMIL ...The full article can only be seen by subscribers.
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