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CLOSED SIDE: The side of the formation the Tight End remains on next to
his Tackle or the side of the two quick receivers in 20
personnel. NOTE: Not a Strength call
FAR BACK: The Back who lines up away from the Tight End.
GOAL LINE: Area of the field from the +3 to the goal line based on 22 or
23 personnel
OPEN SIDE: The side of the formation with a receiver split out from the
Tackle
PRO SET: Regular formation with Z and Y on the same side with X
aligned opposite
SHORT SIDE: Term referring to the short side of the field when the ball
is on the hashmark
DEFENSIVE TERMINOLOGY
SLOT SET: Any 21 formation with both receivers aligned on the same
side.