Honest Question about 3rd/4th and 2 or Less to Go

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Originally Posted by Turbine

RB cant move forward till the hike and since the qb won't or even can't hand off till he has control of the ball.

You need a secure hike for two moving players to successfully execute a hand off.

Shotgun has a stationary RB, QB gives him the ball when he is ready.

Both (either or) can and do work but a moving RB and a QB grasping for control simultaneously is, a recipe for disaster.

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The shotgun eliminates the option for a QB sneak, which would seem to be the best play when inside the 1 yard line. Especially since the ball carrier can be pushed from behind.