Formation rules
Formation rules, answered by rule book
Twenty questions coaches search for, answered in plain words with the rule number from each book. Every verdict matches what The Playbook Caller’s rule check returns for the same alignment.
Free formation card: the alignment rules that draw flags
NFHS and NCAA, in English and Spanish. One page. Print it, post it, hand it to your staff.
The line and the backfield 6 questions
How many players must be on the line of scrimmage in high school football?
Read the answerHow many players must be on the line in college football?
Read the answerCan you have more than 7 players on the line of scrimmage?
Read the answerHow many players can be in the backfield?
Read the answerThe five-linemen-numbered-50-79 rule: NFHS vs NCAA
Read the answerCan a tackle be an eligible receiver in high school?
Read the answer
Formations 5 questions
Kicking game 5 questions
Rule books and levels 4 questions
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Check the formations you actually run
Drag a player and The Playbook Caller re-checks the formation under your rule book. If it breaks a rule, it tells you what is wrong and shows the rule behind it.