Shotgun formation

As a shotgun is called American football is a list, in which the quarterback is not directly behind the Center, but something away. Normally, the spacing is 5 to 7 yards large.

This list is often used for passing trains, trains running game, the I formation is usually preferred. Here, the quarterback is directly behind the Center. This gives the ball through a snap to quarterback in the shotgun formation - is called Longsnap - as well as in Punten and during kicking. During the snap- action of the center must not be attacked. Since the quarterback is directly later, he has a little more time to make out the free pass receiver.

• Football technical term