spread formation

noun

: an offensive football formation in which the pass receivers are spread out across the field

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The Vikings likely expected a pro-style formation, but the Raiders came out in a spread formation with Bowers lined up outside. —

Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024 In addition to more spread formations and an up-tempo pace, the Ravens have emphasized getting the ball out of Jackson’s hands quicker and into those of the playmakers around him. —

Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2024 Scouting report: The Cavers operate out of the spread formation and Kotcher-Smith is the ideal trigger man, blessed with a big arm and quick feet to dart off and run. —

Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2023 Wilburn credits his line for giving him time to pass and holes to run quarterback draws out of St Mark’s primarily spread formation, led by center Stice Neuhoff. —

Rick Kretzschmar, Dallas News, 28 Sep. 2022 See all Example Sentences for spread formation

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spread formation was in 1909

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“Spread formation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spread%20formation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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