NFL Gurus: why don't wide receivers have to use the 3-point stance?

[Analog]

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[tm37]

Because they wnat to be standing up. WR aren't just looking to run past the DB they need to be able to move.

Also it would look silly

 

[Analog]

Originally posted by: tm37
Because they wnat to be standing up. WR aren't just looking to run past the DB they need to be able to move.

Also it would look silly

yes, I gathered that, but I thought it was a rule of some sort.

 

[miniMUNCH]

Nobody has to use a three point stance AFAIK.

 

[Stojakapimp]

that's untrue...i think something like at least 7 guys or something like that have to have their hands on the ground in a stance

 

[murphy55d]

Originally posted by: Stojakapimp
that's untrue...i think something like at least 7 guys or something like that have to have their hands on the ground in a stance

Well in a 5 WR set, there's only 5 offensive linemen...

 

[Queasy]

Nobody is required to be in a 3-point stance. Offensive lineman do it because that is the best way to do their job, especially when run blocking. You'll often see Offensive tackles in two point stances in obvious passing situations because that is the best way for them to pass block.

If you check out films from the 50, 60s, and 70s of teams that primarily ran the wishbone, you'll see receivers in 3-point stances. You can see the same today at some high schools and some colleges that run the wishbone or some variation. (I think I saw the Air Force receivers doing this but don't hold me to it).

 

[Analog]

Originally posted by: Queasy
Nobody is required to be in a 3-point stance. Offensive lineman do it because that is the best way to do their job, especially when run blocking. You'll often see Offensive tackles in two point stances in obvious passing situations because that is the best way for them to pass block.

If you check out films from the 50, 60s, and 70s of teams that primarily ran the wishbone, you'll see receivers in 3-point stances. You can see the same today at some high schools and some colleges that run the wishbone or some variation. (I think I saw the Air Force receivers doing this but don't hold me to it).

thanks.

 

[McPhreak]

Other than the center (only because he has to snap the ball), no one is required to use the 3-point stance. When lineman have to passblock, they will get into a 2 point stance. If you were to have a 5 wideout formation, you will see that the only person in the 3 point stance is the center.

 

[Blieb]

I'd imagine the reason they line up like that is because the low center of gravity makes being trampled less likely off the line.

 

[mpitts]

They don't have to be in a three-point stance. Think of that stupid formation where the tight ends are standing straight up.

 

[Sid59]

becasue it'd look silly.

 

[Analog]

Originally posted by: Sid59
becasue it'd look silly.

not necessarily!

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Queasy
Nobody is required to be in a 3-point stance. Offensive lineman do it because that is the best way to do their job, especially when run blocking. You'll often see Offensive tackles in two point stances in obvious passing situations because that is the best way for them to pass block.

If you check out films from the 50, 60s, and 70s of teams that primarily ran the wishbone, you'll see receivers in 3-point stances. You can see the same today at some high schools and some colleges that run the wishbone or some variation. (I think I saw the Air Force receivers doing this but don't hold me to it).

i thought darrel k royal didn't invent the wishbone until the 60s.