What's Included
This one-page reference card covers the formations you'll see most during any NFL, college, or high school football game:
- All 25 common offensive formations with names and visual diagrams
- Personnel grouping key (11, 12, 21, 22)
- QB alignment labels (Under Center, Shotgun, Pistol)
- Quick-reference notes on what each formation suggests about the play
How to Use It
- Print it out and keep it next to the TV during a game
- Before each snap, try to name the formation the offense is in
- Check the cheat sheet to confirm — over time, you'll rely on it less and less
- Share it with friends or family who are learning the game alongside you
Want to Go Deeper?
This cheat sheet is a quick reference. If you want to actually practice identifying formations under time pressure — with adaptive difficulty and instant feedback — the See the Field app has a dedicated Formation Flash mode with all 25 of these formations.
Practice formations interactively
See the Field's Formation Flash mode turns this cheat sheet into an interactive game. Timed rounds, 5 difficulty tiers, instant visual feedback. Free for iOS.
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