As a result, the offense is considered complex and difficult to implement due to the intelligence and communication required between quarterback and receivers. The quarterback then not only reads the defensive coverage to determine where to throw the ball, but must also read the defenders to determine the probable route his receivers may run. The basic idea behind the run and shoot is a flexible offense that adjusts 'on the fly,' with the receivers changing their routes based on the defensive coverage and play of the defenders covering them. If a defender stays with the motioning receiver, it would imply man-to-man coverage. This system makes extensive use of receiver motion (having a receiver suddenly change position by running left or right, parallel to the line of scrimmage, just before the ball is snapped), both to create advantageous mismatches with the opposing defensive players and to help reveal what coverage the defense is using. The run and shoot system uses a formation consisting of one running back and usually four wide receivers. ( November 2020) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources.

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