Lonesome Polecat

[Jazzo]

That formation ain't fuckin legal. Too many men on the line of scrimmage. One too many tackles. Only way that would work is if the TE is offset. Am I wrong?

I thought there can only be 6 on the line of scrimmage.

In the NFL or any level for that matter, there always has to be 7 men on the line of scrimmage.

 

[Jazzo]

is this formation legal in the NFL?

I don't know the rule word for word, but to answer your question I would say no. I know the NFL has a bunch of special rules that college, H.S., etc. don't have. I believe you have to have at least one Tackle and Guard each on both sides of the Snapper. I say Snapper, because Center wouldn't be appropriate when using an unbalanced line. This is one reason why formations like the Single Wing aren't used in the NFL anymore. They wanted to open the game up more and keep it entertaining for the fans.

There wouldn't be any reason to use the Lonesome Polecat in the NFL anyway, because your better off going with the Run & Shoot on offense. The NFL has the best skilled football players in the world, so each position is a specialty. That's why the Spread is so popular nowadays and you even see High Schools with talented skilled players using the Spread today.

 

[enserio]

And, Jazzo - I was actually taught how to run a flag team by someone else with a lot of experience, so I never considered myself even close to being good enough for coaching tackle.

Won 3 city championships with 12 and under teams though.

When I was taught the polecat, I was taught it with the swinging gate (extra point formation). I asked why don't you see this formation in the pros (ya know, just to throw things off). Dude was like, "Nah, at their level of play, they'd eat this play up all day.'

Just one of those things that exploits the huge talent gaps that exist among kids.

 

[Jazzo]

And, Jazzo - I was actually taught how to run a flag team by someone else with a lot of experience, so I never considered myself even close to being good enough for coaching tackle.

Won 3 city championships with 12 and under teams though.

When I was taught the polecat, I was taught it with the swinging gate (extra point formation). I asked why don't you see this formation in the pros (ya know, just to throw things off). Dude was like, "Nah, at their level of play, they'd eat this play up all day.'

Just one of those things that exploits the huge talent gaps that exist among kids.

I know exactly what you mean about the swinging gate where the Snapper is side ways and has to snap it in one motion or it's a penalty. Your absolutely right about the pro's eating the Polecat all day! That's why the pros use the "Run & Shoot", Spread, etc.

Enserio, you should really look into assistant coaching in tackle (if your interested) especially if you have kids. Those interested in coaching have to learn somewhere and sometime eventually. It can be a little overwhelming at first, especially when you work full time also. It's rewarding in a major way in the long run though. If you love the game as much as I do, I'm sure you'll do it sooner or later in the future.

 

[enserio]

I do love the game, as an adult : but, never played organized football as a youth, so I feel like I'm lightyears behind in the experience aspect.

Also, if some little fucker tells me, "Well, what do you know? You've never played the game!" Imma go the fuck off.

But, I have definitely thought about it.

 

[Jazzo]

Dead, Live & Mad

Here are three examples out of Coach Glen "Tiger" Ellison's offensive play book. It's broken down in detail for all three Dead, Live & Mad Polecats.


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