The swinging gate formation is an unconventional formation where the offense can either run a trick play, or shift into a field goal formation and attempt a kick. This is typically … See more

The swinging gate is not a play that every team runs at the high school or college level, but it is not … See more

The objective of the swinging gate is to give the defense an unusual formation that they have to line up against with very little warning.The offense is hoping that they can gain an adv… See more

In the video, Coach Grayson explains how they line up to the swinging gate using their 3-3 stackpersonnel and terminology. As a defensive coach, you want to make sure you're not j… See more