Madden Formations: Gun

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Of the all Madden offensive sets in Madden 11, the Gun has the most formations with over 50 in the game. The playbook with the most Gun formations in Madden 11 is the New England Patriots with a total of 10. We expect to see many of these same Gun formations to be found in Madden 12. In this Madden Tips breakdown we will show an image for each Madden Gun Formation, a breakdown of each Gun formation, Player Personal, Formation Alignment, and Formation Style.

Gun 5WR Patriot

Madden Tips Breakdown - The Gun 5WR Patriot is a 3×2 formation that is found in the Patriots’ playbook. Wes Welker lines up inside on the right in the Gun 5WR Patriot.

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Player Personnel:

5 WR

Formation Alignment:

3×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Ace Pair Wk

Madden Tips Breakdown- This Gun formation is found exclusively in the Dolphins’ playbook. Two tight ends line up on the same side as the flanker. There is a good number of run plays, making this a balanced Gun formation to run and pass from. The WR1 lines up to the left and the WR2 lines up to the right.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

2 WR

2 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Balanced

Gun Bronco Heavy

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Bronco Heavy was put in the game specifically for Broncos rookie QB TimTebow. This formation has him lined up in the Gun at QB. The HB flanks him to the left, while the TE flanks him to the right. The FL and SL line up on the right, while the SE lines up out wide on the left. We expect this formation will be used the entire Madden community, especially tourney players.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

1 TE

3 WR

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Compressed

Gun Bunch

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Bunch has three receivers (two WR, one TE) clustered together on the right side of the field. The split end lines up outside to the left. The halfback lines up on the left side. What we like about this formation, found only in the Texans’ and Titans’ playbooks, is that there are plenty of quick passing plays to beat the blitz from either the cluster side or the backside. Many of the better passing concepts can be found in this formation.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Compressed

Gun Bunch TE

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Bunch TE has the tight end lined up on the right, while three receivers line up clustered to the left. As with other formations, there are plenty of quick passing plays to be found. Something you may want to do is motion the tight end out wide to the right where you can get him isolated for quick passing plays. The WR1 lines up in the inside slot, while the WR2 lines up outside. The WR3 lines up in the middle.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Compressed

Gun Bunch Wk

Madden Tips Breakdown- Of theGun Bunch formations found in Madden NFL 11, the Gun Bunch Wk we like this formation the most because it’s easy to tell if man or zone coverage is called. Three receivers line up in a cluster to the right, while the one receiver lines up outwide on the left.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Compressed

Gun Dbls Wing TE

Madden Tips Breakdown- This formation was specifically designed to get Patriots receiver Wes Welker lined up in the slot. Plays such as the Whip Under, Slot Screen, and Slot Swing are all pass plays that take advantage of Welker’s abilities.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Deuce Trips

Madden Tips Breakdown- This Colts-exclusive formation aligns both tight ends on the same side as the flanker. There is only one run play from this formation, making it primarily a passing formation, despite having two tight ends in the lineup.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

2 WR

2 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Balanced

Gun Dice Slot

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Dice Slot has the slot receiver lined up off the line of scrimmage. The split end lines up off the line of scrimmage as well.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Dice Slot Wk

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Dice Slot Wk has the halfback lined up on left side of the quarterback instead of the right. The slot receiver lines up off the line of scrimmage.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Double Flex

Madden Tips Breakdown- The outside receivers line up off the line of scrimmage, while the slot receivers line up on the line of scrimmage. The Gun Double Flex is a 2×2 spread alignment that is found in six playbooks. The WR1 lines up to the left and the WR2 lines up to the right.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

4 WR

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Doubles

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Doubles is found in many playbooks in the game. It’s a 2×2 alignment that has the flanker and tight end lined up on the right. The split end and slot receiver line up on the left. Be sure to take a look at each of the team playbooks with the Gun Doubles.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Doubles Flex

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Doubles Flex is found in only one playbook. It’s somewhat the same as the Gun Doubles, except the slot receiver lines up on the line of scrimmage and the halfback lines up to the left of the quarterback. The WR1 lines up to the left and the WR2 lines up to the right.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Doubles Flex Wing

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Doubles Flex Wing is a unique formation exclusively found in the Packers’ playbook. It has the tight end lined up behind the line between the right guard and right tackle. This makes it not only an effective pass formation, but also a good run formation.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Doubles On

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Doubles On is the same as the Gun Doubles with the exception that the slot receiver is lined up on the line of scrimmage instead of off the line of scrimmage. If your playbook has the Gun Doubles On, be sure to look at some of the plays, as you may find ones that are unique to your playbook.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Doubles Wing

Madden Tips Breakdown- Found only in the Bills’ playbook, the Gun Doubles Wing has the tight end lined up off the line of scrimmage, unlike in the Gun Doubles, where he is lined up on the line of scrimmage.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Doubles Wk

Madden Tips Breakdown- This set is the same as the Gun Doubles Wing, but instead of the tight end lining up off the line of scrimmage, he lines up on the line of scrimmage.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Doubles Y-Slot

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Doubles Y-Slot moves the tight end out in the right slot, where he and the left slot receiver line up off the line of scrimmage. This formation is found in just three playbooks. The WR1 lines up to the left and the WR2 lines up to the right.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Empty Spread

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Empty Spread is found in the Broncos’ and Giants’ playbooks. It features five receivers on the field at the same time. There are three receivers on the right and two receivers on the left.

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Player Personnel:

5 WR

Formation Alignment:

3×2

Formation Style:

Spread

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Gun Empty Steeler

Madden Tips Breakdown- This formation found exclusively in the Steelers playbook has the WR1 lined up in the inside slot on the right. The tight end lines up on the on the trips side. The halfback lines up in the slot on the left.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Key and Unique Plays:

Steeler Switch

Steeler Shake

Stutter Hook

Gun Empty Trey

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Empty Trey features the quarterback lined up in an empty backfield. The slot receivers and flanker are lined up off the line of scrimmage. The tight end and split end are lined up on the line of scrimmage. Of the playbooks this formation is founf in, the Buccaneers’ and Saints’ are the two to check out first. They both have unique plays.

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Player Personnel:

4 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Empty Trio

Madden Tips Breakdown- This formation is found in the Falcons’ and Run n Gun playbooks. The WR1 lines up to the left and the WR2 lines up to the right. Three of the plays have the receivers compressed further inside, giving it a 5WR Bunch look.

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Player Personnel:

5 WR

Formation Alignment:

3×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Empty Trips

Madden Tips Breakdown- This exclusive formation can only be found in the Cardinals’ playbook. There are a few plays in this formation that we like. One is the PA Jet Sweep. Three of those plays in the formation have three receivers lined up on the right and two receivers on the left. They are the Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep, and WR Hooks. The rest of the plays have three receivers lined up on the left while two receivers line up on the right.

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Player Personnel:

5 WR

Formation Alignment:

3×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Empty Y-Flex

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Empty Y-Flex has four playbooks where it can be found. Of those four, the Patriots and Texans are the best. This playbook has a few plays that other team playbooks do not have.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

4 WR

Formation Alignment:

3×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Empty Y-Saints

Madden Tips Breakdown- This exclusive formation in the Saints’ playbook has the halfback lined up out wide on the left. There are two plays, Jet Sweep and PA Jet Sweep, where he is sent in automotion. The ball can handed off to him or passed, depending on which of those plays you run.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Flanker Close

Madden Tips Breakdown- This compressed/spread Gun formation out of the Bills’ playbook has the flanker lined up tight next to the slot receiver on the right. On the left side, the slot and split end line up in a normal alignment such as you would see in the Gun Doubles. The WR1 lines up to the left and the WR2 lines up to the right.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

4 WR

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Compressed/Spread

Gun Flex Trey

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Flex Trey is found in one playbook, which are the Packers. The personnel is the same, with both having five receivers. However, the playbooks are slightly different from each other as far as plays go. The WR1 lines up to the left and the WR2 lines up to the right.

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Player Personnel:

5 WR

Formation Alignment:

3×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Flip Trips

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Cardinals’ and Cowboys’ playbooks both have the Gun Flip Trips in them, but each has a few plays that the other one doesn’t have. Three receivers line up on the left, while the split end lines up on the right. The WR1 lines up to the left and the WR2 lines up to the right.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

4 WR

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Normal Flex Wk

Madden Tips Breakdown- This is another exclusive formation in the Patriots’ playbook. It has the Moss lined up on the left, where several plays are designed to get him open by sending him in automotion. The WR1 lines up to the left and the WR2 lines up to the right.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Pack Trips

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Pack Trips is designed for the Packers’ player personnel. WR1 lines up inside on the trips side. There are a few plays in the playbook drawn up to get the WR1 open, such as the Deep Corner, Double Ins, and Packer Stick. Lined up next to the WR1 is the WR2. The WR4 lines up outside of both the WR1 and WR2. The WR3 lines up alone out wide on the left.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

4 WR

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Raven Empty

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Raven Empty is designed to utilize the Ravens’ player personnel. The halfback lines up off the line of scrimmage in the left slot position. The tight end lines up to the right on the line of scrimmage in the inside slot position. Lined up next to the tight end are the WR3 and WR1. The WR2 lines up to the far right on the line of scrimmage.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Raven Trips

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Raven Trips is found only in the Ravens’ playbook. It features five pass and four run plays, making it a balanced Gun formation to run or pass from. The tight end lines up to the left of the left tackle. The HB also lines up on the left but is in the backfield. The WR1, WR2, and WR3 all line up on the right. The WR3 lines up inside on the trips side and is lined up on the line of scrimmage.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Snugs

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Snugs can be found in three different playbooks. It’s a compressed 2×2 formation that has the slot receiver lined up on the line of scrimmage and two outside receivers lined up off the line of scrimmage. The four playbooks have a few different plays in them. The WR1 lines up to the left and the WR2 lines up to the right.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

4 WR

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Compressed

Gun Snugs Flip

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Snugs Flip is a compressed formation that has the outside receivers lined up on the line of scrimmage, while the inside receivers line up on the line of scrimmage. You will find many of the same passing concepts as in the Gun Snugs Flip. There are a few unique plays sprinkled throughout the Gun Snugs Flip formations. The WR1 lines up to the left and the WR2 lines up to the right.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

4 WR

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Compressed

Gun Split Cowboy

Madden Tips Breakdown- Found in two playbooks, the Gun Split Cowboy lines the tight end up in the backfield to the right side of the quarterback, while the halfback lines up to the left of the quarterback. The flanker and slot line up on the right, and the split end lines up out wide on the left. The WR1 lines up to the left and the WR2 lines up to the right.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

Spread

Formation Style:

2×1

Gun Split Offset

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Split Offset is found in eight playbooks, but many have unique plays. For instance, take a look at the Eagles’, Falcons’, and Saints’ playbooks. You will find some unique plays from this formation in those three playbooks. The WR1 lines up to the left and the WR2 lines up to the right.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

1 FB

3 WR

Formation Alignment:

2×1

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Split Slot

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Split Slot is found in many playbooks. Most of the plays in this formation can be found in pretty much of all the playbooks that have the Gun Split Slot. The Titans have the Zone Read, which is a run play.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

1 FB

3 WR

Formation Alignment:

2×1

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Split Y-Flex

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Split Y-Flex has two halfbacks lined up in the backfield together by default. The slot lines up on the line of scrimmage, while the flanker and split end line up outside. The flanker lines up off the line of scrimmage and the split end lines up on the line of scrimmage.

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Player Personnel:

2 HB

3 WR

Formation Alignment:

2×1

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Spread

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Spread formation is found in numerous playbooks. It’s a 2×2 alignment with the split end and flanker lined up on the line of scrimmage, while the left slot and right slot line up off the line of scrimmage. The halfback lines up to the right of the quarterback.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

4 WR

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Spread Flex

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Spread Flex has the left slot and flanker lined up off the line of scrimmage, while the split end and right slot line up on the line of scrimmage. The halfback lines up to the right of the quarterback. The WR1 lines up to the left and the WR2 lines up to the right. This formation is found in only three playbooks.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

4 WR

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Spread Flex Wk

Madden Tips Breakdown- This is the same as the Gun Spread Flex as far as how the receivers line up. The only difference is the halfback lines up to the left of the quarterback instead of the right.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

4 WR

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Spread Wk

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Spread Wk is only found in two playbooks. The alignment is 2×2. The halfback lines up to the left of the quarterback. The two slot receivers line up on the line of scrimmage, while the split end and flanker line up off the line of scrimmage.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

4 WR

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Spread Y-Flex

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Spread Y-Flex has the tight end lined up in the right slot on the line of scrimmage. This is a 2×2 Gun Spread formation that can be found in four playbooks. The WR1 lines up to the left and the WR2 lines up to the right.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Spread Y-Slot

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Spread Y-Slot has the tight end flexed out in the right slot where he lines up off the line of scrimmage. The left slot receiver is lined up off the line of scrimmage. The split end and flanker are lined up on the line of scrimmage. The WR1 lines up to the left and the WR2 lines up to the right. Look for some unique plays from this formation in different playbooks.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

4 WR

1 HB

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Tight

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Tight is a 2×2 compressed formation that has two receivers lined up tight on the left and right side of the offensive tackles. The two inside receivers line up on the line of scrimmage, while the two outside receivers line up off the line of scrimmage. The WR1 and WR2 line up inside, while the WR3 and WR4 line up outside. Both the Saints and Cardinals have some unique plays worth checking out, such as the Saints HB Wheel, Saints HB Delay, Zona Post, and Zona Z Spot.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

4 WR

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Compressed

Gun Tight Flex

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Tight Flex is a compressed formation that has the receivers lined up tight inside. The split end and right slot receiver line up on the line of scrimmage. The left slot receiver and flanker line up off the line of the scrimmage. The WR1 lines up to the left and the WR2 lines up to the right. This formation can be found in only two playbooks.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

4 WR

Formation Alignment:

2×2

Formation Style:

Compressed

Gun Trey Open

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Trey Open aligns three receivers on the right side of the field, while one receiver lines up on the left side. With the split end lined up by himself, there is some potential for backside pass routes to beat man and zone coverage. Look to flood zones with the three receivers lined up on the right. This formation can be found in several playbooks. There are unique plays in each playbook.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

4 WR

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Trio

Madden Tips Breakdown- This Gun Spread formation is found exclusively in the Steelers’ playbook. Three receivers line up on the left, while the tight end and halfback line up on the right. The middle receiver lines up on the line of scrimmage, while the outside and inside receiver line up off the line of scrimmage.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Trips

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Trips looks a lot like the Gun Trio. The key difference between the two is that the inside receivers line up off the line of scrimmage. This formation can only be found in the Broncos’ playbook.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Trips HB Wk

Madden Tips Breakdown- Found exclusively in the Chiefs’ playbook, this 3×1 Gun formation places three receivers lined up on the right side, while one receiver lines up on left side. The halfback lines up to the left of the quarterback, hence the HB Wk in the formation’s title. The WR1 lines up to the left and the WR2 lines up to the right. Many of the more popular passing concepts are found in this formation.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

4 WR

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Trips Open

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Trips Open has three receivers lined up on the left side. The flanker is lined up on the right side by himself. Many of the plays are designed specially to get him isolated on a defender in one-on-one coverage.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

4 WR

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Trips TE

Madden Tips Breakdown- If you are running the Gun Trips TE exclusively out of the Patriots’ playbook, you will find plenty of good passing plays to put your opponents on their heels. Three receivers line up on the left, while the tight end and halfback line up on the right. Be sure to check out plays specifically designed for the inside slot receiver.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Trips Wk

Madden Tips Breakdown- Found exclusively in the Colts’ playbook, the Gun Trips Wk has solid passing concepts that we like to run to beat both man and zone coverage. Two receivers and the tight end line up on the right, while the split end lines up on the left. The halfback lines up to the left of the quarterback in the backfield.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Trips Y-Flex

Madden Tips Breakdown- Here is another Gun formation that can only be found in one playbook. The Gun Trips Y-Flex has the tight end, slot, and flanker lined up on the left. The split end lines up split out wide on the left. Both the tight end and slot receiver are lined up off of the line of scrimmage. The flanker and split end are lined up on the line of scrimmage.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Wing Trio Wk

Madden Tips Breakdown- Found in two playbooks, the Gun Wing Trio Wk has the tight end lined up in a wing position. The slot and flanker line up on the right, while the split end lines up on the left. The halfback lines up on the left side of the quarterback.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Wing Trips

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Wing Trips has the tight end lined up off the line of scrimmage in a wing position. The slot and flanker line up to the right of him. The split end lines up out wide on the left. The halfback lines up on the right of the quarterback. The WR1 lines up to the left and the WR2 lines up to the right.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Wing Trips Wk

Madden Tips Breakdown- This Gun formation is found in two playbooks which are the Broncos and Cheifs. The tight end, slot, and flanker lined up on the right. The split end lines up out wide on the left.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Y-Trips

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Y-Trips has the tight end, slot, and flanker lined up on the right. The split end lines up out wide on the left. The halfback lines up on the right. Both the slot and flanker line up off the line of scrimmage, while the tight end and split end line up on the line of scrimmage. For the most part the plays are pretty similar across the three playbooks.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Y-Trips HB Wk

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Y-Trips has the tight end, slot, and flanker lined up on the right. The split end lines up on the left. The halfback lines up left of the quarterback. Of the playbooks that feature the Gun Y-Trips HB Wk, the one you will want to check out is the Buccaneers’, as they have a few plays to look at that none of the other four playbooks have.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Y-Trips Open

Madden Tips Breakdown- The Gun Y-Trips Open has the tight end slot receiver lined up off the line of scrimmage to the right side of the field. The flanker is also lined up on the right, but on the line of scrimmage. The split end lines up on the line of scrimmage on the left side.

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Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

Spread

Gun Y-Trips Wk

Madden Tips Breakdown- Found in several playbooks, the Gun Y-Trips Wk has the halfback lined up to the left of the quarterback. The tight end, slot, and flanker line up to the right, while the split end lines up out wide on the right. A few playbooks worth checking out with this formation in it are the Eagles’, Rams’, Lions’, and Packers’—each playbook has a few unique plays.

image0731 thumb Madden Formations: Gun

Player Personnel:

1 HB

3 WR

1 TE

Formation Alignment:

3×1

Formation Style:

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Source: Madden Formations: Gun

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