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About Football Glossary - Wishbone Formation

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Definition: An offensive formation that features a fullback and two halfbacks in the backfield.
Also Known As: triple-threat offense
Examples:
In the wishbone formation, the fullback lines up directly behind the quarterback and the halbacks line up behind him with one to each side.
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