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'''Personnel groupings''' are groups of players used in ] to identify the different types of ] players on the field of play for an offense. Personnel groupings, also known as personnel packages, are commonly denoted using a two-digit numerical system that identifies the type of offensive personnel, and the number of each type of personnel.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.insidethe49.com/football-101/offensive-personnel-packages-nfl/|title=Football 101 - Offensive Personnel Packages Common in the NFL|last=Wilson|first=Chris|date=|work=Inside the 49|access-date=2018-04-17|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en-US}}</ref> Teams use personnel groupings in order to set a base for most of their plays, as well as being able to send out players in a timely manner during a game. '''Personnel groupings''' are groups of players used in ] to identify the different types of ] players on the field of play for an offense. Personnel groupings, also known as personnel packages, are commonly denoted using a two-digit numerical system that identifies the type of offensive personnel, and the number of each type of personnel.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.insidethe49.com/football-101/offensive-personnel-packages-nfl/|title=Football 101 - Offensive Personnel Packages Common in the NFL|last=Wilson|first=Chris|work=Inside the 49|access-date=2018-04-17|language=en-US}}</ref> Teams use personnel groupings in order to set a base for most of their plays, as well as being able to send out players in a timely manner during a game.


==Formations== ==Formations==


The groupings used in different formations can vary depending on what the coach and offense want to do, but there are generally different types of personnel used for either a ] or ] play. However, given their complimentary nature, it is not uncommon to pass out of a run personnel grouping or vice versa. The goal is to create favorable match-ups and force the defense to adjust and react while controlling the clock. The groupings used in different formations can vary depending on what the coach and offense want to do, but there are generally different types of personnel used for either a ] or ] play. However, given their complementary nature, it is not uncommon to pass out of a run personnel grouping or vice versa. The goal is to create favorable match-ups and force the defense to adjust and react while controlling the clock.


==Numerical Naming== ==Numerical naming==


Usually, personnel groupings are differentiated using a numerical system to set apart the ], ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://insidethepylon.com/film-study/film-study-nfl/offense-film-study-nfl/2014/09/08/understanding-football-offensive-personnel-packages/|title=Understanding Football Offensive Personnel Packages|last1=Schofield|first1=Mark|accessdate=20 October 2015|publisher=Inside The Pylon|issue=8 September 2014}}</ref> When naming a personnel grouping, a specific number system is used to refer to the number of running backs and ]s on the field.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Pasquino|first1=Jeff|title=Fantasy Football - 11 Personnel|url=http://footballguys.com/10pasquino_11.php|issue=10 June 2010|accessdate=27 October 2015|publisher=Footballguys}}</ref> For example, if there are one running back and two tight ends on the field, the grouping is called 12 personnel.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.insidethe49.com/football-101/offensive-personnel-packages-nfl/|title=Football 101 - Offensive Personnel Packages Common in the NFL|last=Wilson|first=Chris|date=|work=Inside the 49|access-date=2018-04-17|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en-US}}</ref> If there are two running backs and one tight end, the grouping is referred to as 21 personnel.<ref>{{cite web|title=Offensive Formations That Defense Players Need to Know|url=http://www.footballboost.com/OffensiveFormations.html|accessdate=20 October 2015|publisher=FootballBoost.com}}</ref> The number of wide receivers on the field is inferred, based on the fact that eleven players are allowed on the field. Defenses are also able to substitute players that will allow them to match up more favorably against the personnel group that is used by the offense. In 2013, NFL teams used 11 personnel on 51.62% of offensive plays, meaning that there were three wide receivers on the field.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Elsayed|first1=Khaled|title=Offensive Packages|url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/03/offensive-packages/|issue=3 October 2013|publisher=Pro Football Focus}}</ref> Over the past few years, the NFL has transitioned to a more pass-heavy league, which explains a league average that has a personnel grouping with multiple passing options for the ].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Schalter|first1=Ty|title=How Pass-Heavy Offenses Continue to Reshape NFL Operations|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2079705-how-pass-heavy-offenses-continue-to-reshape-nfl-operations||issue=30 May 2014|publisher=Bleacher Report}}</ref> Usually, personnel groupings are differentiated using a numerical system to set apart the ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://insidethepylon.com/film-study/film-study-nfl/offense-film-study-nfl/2014/09/08/understanding-football-offensive-personnel-packages/|title=Understanding Football Offensive Personnel Packages|last1=Schofield|first1=Mark|accessdate=20 October 2015|publisher=Inside The Pylon|issue=8 September 2014}}</ref> When naming a personnel grouping, a specific number system is used to refer to the number of running backs and tight ends on the field.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Pasquino|first1=Jeff|title=Fantasy Football - 11 Personnel|url=http://footballguys.com/10pasquino_11.php|issue=10 June 2010|accessdate=27 October 2015|publisher=Footballguys}}</ref> For example, if there are one running back and two tight ends on the field, the grouping is called 12 personnel.<ref name=":0"/> If there are two running backs and one tight end, the grouping is referred to as 21 personnel.<ref>{{cite web|title=Offensive Formations That Defense Players Need to Know|url=http://www.footballboost.com/OffensiveFormations.html|accessdate=20 October 2015|publisher=FootballBoost.com}}</ref> The number of wide receivers on the field is inferred, based on the fact that eleven offensive players are allowed on the field, including five linemen and the quarterback. Defenses are able to substitute players that will allow them to match up more favorably against the personnel group that is used by the offense. In 2013, NFL teams used 11 personnel on 51.62% of offensive plays, meaning that there were three wide receivers on the field.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Elsayed|first1=Khaled|title=Offensive Packages|url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/03/offensive-packages/|issue=3 October 2013|publisher=Pro Football Focus}}</ref> Over the past few years, the NFL has transitioned to a more pass-heavy league, which explains a league average that has a personnel grouping with multiple passing options for the ].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Schalter|first1=Ty|title=How Pass-Heavy Offenses Continue to Reshape NFL Operations|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2079705-how-pass-heavy-offenses-continue-to-reshape-nfl-operations|issue=30 May 2014|publisher=Bleacher Report}}</ref>


==Examples from the ]== ==Examples from the NFL==
The NFL and the sport itself are always changing and teams are constantly trying to gain a competitive advantage by adapting and executing new concepts. One of the most popular offensive schemes is the ], popularized by three time ] winning coach ]. This offense requires short and intermediate passing plays that will then require the defense to react and adjust accordingly, thus allowing a team to run the ball and have more success in that area of its offense.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Nogle|first1=Kevin|title=Football 101: What is a West Coast Offense?|url=http://www.thephinsider.com/2014/2/13/5406774/football-101-what-is-a-west-coast-offense|issue=13 February 2014|publisher=SB Nation}}</ref> Within the West Coast offense, personnel groupings are very prevalent and due to a high volume of passing plays within the offense a lot of skill positions that can catch and give the quarterback multiple options to go to with the ball are important. Personnel groupings give teams ability to create plays that give them success, and as the West Coast offense has proved with its many different iterations that teams have used; the ability to win games.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Pasquarelli|first1=Len|title=All roads lead to Walsh...sort of|url=http://static.espn.go.com/nfl/s/westcoast/history.html|issue=25 October 2010|publisher=ESPN.com}}</ref> The ] and the sport itself are always changing and teams are constantly trying to gain a competitive advantage by adapting and executing new concepts. One of the most popular offensive schemes is the ], popularized by three time ]–winning coach ]. This offense requires short and intermediate passing plays that will then require the defense to react and adjust accordingly, thus allowing a team to run the ball and have more success in that area of its offense.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Nogle|first1=Kevin|title=Football 101: What is a West Coast Offense?|url=http://www.thephinsider.com/2014/2/13/5406774/football-101-what-is-a-west-coast-offense|issue=13 February 2014|publisher=SB Nation}}</ref> Within the West Coast offense, personnel groupings are very prevalent and due to a high volume of passing plays within the offense a lot of skill positions that can catch and give the quarterback multiple options to go to with the ball are important. Personnel groupings give teams ability to create plays that give them success and, as the West Coast offense has proven with its many different iterations that teams have used, the ability to win games.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Pasquarelli|first1=Len|title=All roads lead to Walsh...sort of|url=http://static.espn.go.com/nfl/s/westcoast/history.html|issue=25 October 2010|work=ESPN.com}}</ref>


==References== ==References==

Latest revision as of 23:06, 1 November 2024

Situational group of players in American football

Personnel groupings are groups of players used in American football to identify the different types of skill position players on the field of play for an offense. Personnel groupings, also known as personnel packages, are commonly denoted using a two-digit numerical system that identifies the type of offensive personnel, and the number of each type of personnel. Teams use personnel groupings in order to set a base for most of their plays, as well as being able to send out players in a timely manner during a game.

Formations

The groupings used in different formations can vary depending on what the coach and offense want to do, but there are generally different types of personnel used for either a running or passing play. However, given their complementary nature, it is not uncommon to pass out of a run personnel grouping or vice versa. The goal is to create favorable match-ups and force the defense to adjust and react while controlling the clock.

Numerical naming

Usually, personnel groupings are differentiated using a numerical system to set apart the running backs, tight ends, and wide receivers. When naming a personnel grouping, a specific number system is used to refer to the number of running backs and tight ends on the field. For example, if there are one running back and two tight ends on the field, the grouping is called 12 personnel. If there are two running backs and one tight end, the grouping is referred to as 21 personnel. The number of wide receivers on the field is inferred, based on the fact that eleven offensive players are allowed on the field, including five linemen and the quarterback. Defenses are able to substitute players that will allow them to match up more favorably against the personnel group that is used by the offense. In 2013, NFL teams used 11 personnel on 51.62% of offensive plays, meaning that there were three wide receivers on the field. Over the past few years, the NFL has transitioned to a more pass-heavy league, which explains a league average that has a personnel grouping with multiple passing options for the quarterback.

Examples from the NFL

The NFL and the sport itself are always changing and teams are constantly trying to gain a competitive advantage by adapting and executing new concepts. One of the most popular offensive schemes is the West Coast offense, popularized by three time Super Bowl–winning coach Bill Walsh. This offense requires short and intermediate passing plays that will then require the defense to react and adjust accordingly, thus allowing a team to run the ball and have more success in that area of its offense. Within the West Coast offense, personnel groupings are very prevalent and due to a high volume of passing plays within the offense a lot of skill positions that can catch and give the quarterback multiple options to go to with the ball are important. Personnel groupings give teams ability to create plays that give them success and, as the West Coast offense has proven with its many different iterations that teams have used, the ability to win games.

References

  1. ^ Wilson, Chris. "Football 101 - Offensive Personnel Packages Common in the NFL". Inside the 49. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
  2. Schofield, Mark. "Understanding Football Offensive Personnel Packages". No. 8 September 2014. Inside The Pylon. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  3. Pasquino, Jeff. "Fantasy Football - 11 Personnel". No. 10 June 2010. Footballguys. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  4. "Offensive Formations That Defense Players Need to Know". FootballBoost.com. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  5. Elsayed, Khaled. "Offensive Packages". Pro Football Focus.
  6. Schalter, Ty. "How Pass-Heavy Offenses Continue to Reshape NFL Operations". No. 30 May 2014. Bleacher Report.
  7. Nogle, Kevin. "Football 101: What is a West Coast Offense?". No. 13 February 2014. SB Nation.
  8. Pasquarelli, Len. "All roads lead to Walsh...sort of". ESPN.com.
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