Tags
Every modifier that can attach to a formation or a play, grouped by category. See them applied live on Play Cards.
Formation Tag
TIGHT
Puts the H in the backfield next to the tailback
NASTY
X, Z, and H all align closer to the O-line — 2-3 yards, condensed
FLEX
Z and H reduce to a nasty (condensed) alignment; X stays at its normal split
LEFT
Moves the tackle to unbalanced left
RIGHT
Moves the tackle to unbalanced right
WING
H goes to a wing, just outside the end man on the line of scrimmage
RAM
BOOKIE only — X and Z (both flankers) shift together to the left
LION
BOOKIE only — X and Z (both flankers) shift together to the right
Fold Block Tag
BETA
B-gap fold block
CHARLIE
C-gap fold block
Off-Tackle Tag
CANNONBALL
TE blocks out, HB inserts
CROSS
Needs definition
DONALD
TE down blocks (base call out of off-tackle, if no other tags)
TREY
TE reach
T
Playside Tackle kicks out
OUT
TE blocks out
OL Split Adjustment
FREDDY
OL foot-to-foot splits
WOODY
OL wide splits
Cadence Adjustment
FREEZE
Dummy cadence to draw a false start, no play called
GOAT
Cadence to snap on first sound
QB Sprint Out
ROCKET
Sprint out right
SWAMP
Sprint out left
Other
TAIL
Indicates the tailback gets the ball
JAY
Playside HB kicks out on Trap
JET
Sends someone in Jet motion left or right
JOKER
Playside HB plays "joker" - goes opposite
NAKED
Everyone runs the play call except QB, who keeps it (naked boot)
STAY
Guard "stays" home, no pull
TACKLE
Tackle pulls instead of guard
EXCHANGE
Needs definition