What is the Wing T in football?
Wing-T Formation The Wing-T has a classic offensive line setup, with 2 guards, 2 tackles, a center, and the quarterback behind center. It’s characterized by having a wingback just off of your tight end on the strong side, and a split end lined up on the weak side.
What is the best defense against the Wing T?
Double G
The Double G (or double 2i) look is the best against a Wing-T offense. With any Wing-T or Slot-T offshoot, the defense must address the guards. It is imperative for the defense to eliminate these to lineman from ever being able to pull.
Is the Wing T offense good?
The Wing T is a great offense for deception that keeps defenses off balance on every play. In addition, it’s very hard for defenses to know their assignments on every play, because the Wing T keeps them guessing with variations on the formation, with pre-snap motion and with misdirection plays being run often.
Who invented the Wing T?
coach David Nelson
The Wing-T offense was created by Delaware head coach David Nelson during the 1950’s. Nelson merged two offenses that were prevalent during College Football during the 50’s. The Single Wing and the T-Formation.
What is the Delaware Wing T offense?
The Delaware Wing-T then, is a multiple formation, four-back running attack that depends heavily on play-action passing and misdirection, utilizing synchronized schemes both in the line-blocking and backfield action.
How do you stop a Double Wing T?
The 6 Keys to Victory against the Double Wing Offense
- Give no vertical space- meaning defensive line must close gaps and squeeze down on the offensive linemen.
- Hold the line of scrimmage- do not over pursue up the field, give no ground to double team blocks.
- Get off blocks & Tackle.
What college team runs the Wing T?
Delaware Wing T Nelson began his coaching career at Hillsdale College in Michigan before moving on to Maine. After just a couple of seasons heading the Black Bears’ program, Nelson was hired as the head coach at Delaware in 1951.