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Bobby Anderson 9781609575939 112 pages Single - Wing Football with an End Over Xulon Press, 2010 2010 A wingback is a position in American football in the single wing formation or variations thereof; the most obvious running back is the wingback and a halfback, lined up wide beyond the end. One of the positions requirements is versatility. It is the precursor to the flanker wide receiver. A wingback is a running back. Among coaches, single-wing football denotes a formation using a long snap from center as well as a deceptive scheme that evolved from Glenn "Pop" Warner's offensive style. Traditionally, the single-wing was an offensive formation that featured a core of four backs including a tailback, a fullback, a quarterback (blocking back), and a wingback. Slightly splitting offensive ends, called flexing, was in widespread use by Notre Dame's Box variation of the single-wing. Knute Rockne's Notre Dame Box offense employed a balanced line, which had 3 linemen on each side of the center. Single-wing plays would not work efficiently if the back had to wait on the snap because quick defensive penetration would overrun the play. Single Wing Plays for Football Offenses. The single wing formation is a versatile offensive alignment where four backs are situated in various locations behind the center. Originated by Glenn �Pop� Warner, it would later become the inspiration for the modern-day �Shotgun� or �Spread� formation. This alignment can still be found in both American and Canadian football leagues, and a number of single wing football playbooks are available online. Four backs make up the heart of the single wing offense. Wingbacks may run a passing route, or they may move to the line and assist the tight end with a double team block. History of Single Wing Football. In 1907, Glenn �Pop� Warner was the coach of the Carlisle Indians (an all-Native American squad). Single wing in 9 man football. Started by Coach F. 5 Replies 1452 Views. Single Wing - Tiny Mites(5-7) - Review of Season. Started by jnbwolf. Welcome to the official website of "Still Running", the single-wing football documentary. "What would happen if someone came out in a single wing offense? They'd embarrass the hell out of us." -Vince Lombardi "Still Running" is available for the first time in over a decade. Please fill out this form for more information. âœStill Runningâ is available for the first time in over a decade. Please fill out this form for more information. Name(required). In American and Canadian football, a single-wing formation is any offensive formation having exactly one wingback and one tight end aligned together. The single-wing formation, created by Glenn "Pop" Warner, was a precursor to the modern spread or shotgun formation. The term usually connotes formations in which the snap is tossed rather than handedâ”formations with one wingback and a handed snap are commonly called "wing T" or "winged T" Single - Wing Football with an End Over.