Yformation
Y-formation is a term used in American football to describe an offensive alignment in which the backfield forms a Y shape relative to the line of scrimmage. Typically, the quarterback lines up under center or in the shotgun, with two or more backs positioned behind and to either side, and one or more players separated from the backfield to serve as wings or receivers. The arrangement is designed to create multiple threats in both the running and passing games from a single look.
Variants of the Y-formation differ in the exact number and placement of backs and receivers. A common
Historically, the Y-formation appeared as teams experimented with backfield alignments in the early to mid 20th
In summary, the Y-formation refers to a backfield arrangement that emphasizes a Y-shaped alignment for versatility,