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  Part 8 (Personnel Groupings, Offensiv...

  Part 8 (Personnel Groupings, Offensiv...

  Whether it’s in the pass or run game, formations play a big part in offensive gameplans and can stress defensive alignments and vulnerabilities.

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  Part 9 (11 Personnel)

  Part 9 (11 Personnel)

  With the continuing trend towards passing the ball more, teams are trying to exploit smaller players in the run game or bigger players in the pass game with their tight ends.

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  Part 10 (Names for Offensive Personnel)

  Part 10 (Names for Offensive Personnel)

  X, Z, H, and Sniffer for example are all names given to players that align in specific places within the offense. Giving them these names helps play callers and coordinators designate who is running what route, who is getting the ball, and where they’re aligning.