Offensive Philosophy (American Football)
The approach to offense in American and Canadian football has splintered and evolved in the 100 years in which the modern form of the sport has existed. Many philosophies exist about deploying a team's 11 (or, in Canada, 12) players.
Read more about Offensive Philosophy (American Football): Smash Mouth, Wing T Offense, Option, Pro Style, Coryell Offense/ Air Coryell/ Vertical Offense, West Coast Offense, The Spread, Spread Option, Pistol Offense, Wildcat Offense (Single Wing)
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