Short punt formation

"[4] The formation is similar to the single wing and modern shotgun by including the possibility of a long snap from center.

[7] Andy Smith, coach of California's "Wonder Teams" summed up the short-punt philosophy with his motto of "Kick and wait for the breaks.

"[8] In the early days of the sport the ball was often moved up the field, not through offensive plays, but rather through punting.

[9] The formation was used extensively by Fielding Yost's "point-a-minute", hurry up Michigan Wolverines in their early history,[1] as well as his disciple Dan McGugin's Vanderbilt Commodores.

[11][12] In the 1956 NFL Championship, the Chicago Bears shifted into a short punt formation in the third quarter, after falling way behind.