Personnel grouping (gridiron football)
Personnel groupings are groups of players used in American football to identify the different types of skill position players on the field of play for an offense. Personnel groupings, also known as personnel packages, are commonly denoted using a two-digit numerical system that identifies the type of offensive personnel, and the number of each type of personnel.[1] Teams use personnel groupings in order to set a base for most of their plays, as well as being able to send out players in a timely manner during a game.
Formations
The groupings used in different formations can vary depending on what the coach and offense want to do, but there are generally different types of personnel used for either a running or passing play. However, given their complementary nature, it is not uncommon to pass out of a run personnel grouping or vice versa. The goal is to create favorable match-ups and force the defense to adjust and react while controlling the clock.
Numerical naming
Usually, personnel groupings are differentiated using a numerical system to set apart the
Examples from the NFL
The
References
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