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  YAPM Kids Corner - Offensive Positions  

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Offensive Positions

The offense is the part of a team which focus is on scoring points to win the football game.

There are 11 players on Offense and 11 players on Defense.

There must be 7 players on the line of scrimmage (the line where the football is from sideline to sideline) and 4 players in the backfield (behind the line of scrimmage).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a brief description of the positions: 

Center – Snaps the ball to the Quarterback, calls the huddle and acts as captain of the offensive line. Usually blocks the noseguard. 

Guards – Smaller and quicker than Tackles, guards usually block linebackers, help the center double team the noseguard or pull and block the defensive end. 

Tackles – usually the largest players on the offensive line, tackles block the defensive tackles alone or with help from the end. A good tackle must be aggressive, strong and an excellent blocker. 

Ends - usually the smallest and fastest members of the offensive line, ends block defensive ends, help the tackle on double team blocks or catch passes. 

Quarterback – starts the play, hands the ball off to a back, passes to a receiver or runs the ball. Calls plays in the huddle and is captain of the backfield. 

2 Back – Strong runner and blocker, usually runs the ball on inside plays or lead blocks for another back. 

3 & 4 Backs – Usually the fastest members of the offense. 3 & 4 backs run most of the outside plays and block for each other with help from the 2 back or a guard. Should be elusive and quick.

 
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