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The Green Bay Packers (left) in the shotgun in a game against the New York Giants in 2007
The Green Bay Packers (left) in the shotgun in a game against the New York Giants in 2007
The modern shotgun offense was developed by head coach Red Hickey of the San Francisco 49ers in 1960.
The modern shotgun offense was developed by head coach Red Hickey of the San Francisco 49ers in 1960.
Tom Brady in the shotgun at Super Bowl XXXIX.
Tom Brady in the shotgun at Super Bowl XXXIX.
Side view of the shotgun formation
Side view of the shotgun formation
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The offensive line (on left, in orange jerseys) consists of a center (with ball in hand ready to snap) with two guards on either side, and two tackles
The offensive line (on left, in orange jerseys) consists of a center (with ball in hand ready to snap) with two guards on either side, and two tackles.
A wide receiver (No. 87, in white) begins a play in the flanker position
A wide receiver (No. 87, in white) begins a play in the flanker position
The four defensive linemen (in red) have their hands on the ground in a "three point stance"
The four defensive linemen (in red) have their hands on the ground in a "three point stance"
This defense (in white) is in a base 4–3 set. Just behind the four defensive linemen (whose hands are on the ground) are three linebackers (Nos. 55, 3
This defense (in white) is in a base 4–3 set. Just behind the four defensive linemen (whose hands are on the ground) are three linebackers (Nos. 55, 3 and 16), and further back are two safeties (numbers 24 and 44). The two cornerbacks are off screen to the left and right.