Coaches, it is pivotal that every offensive scheme has a diamond formation 4x1

offensive set because it is a powerful formation designed to stress a defense by

creating numerical advantages, forcing defenders into unfamiliar coverage rules,

and simplifying reads for the quarterback.

The advantage to having a 4 x 1 set are the overload one side of the field, it Isolates

a Top Receiver, it is the ideal set for RPOs & now screens, creates a lot of traffic in

man-to-man defensive coverage & it drains a zone defense by the leaving open

spots for the WR to sit in.

The most common passing concept out of a Diamond formation 4 x 1 offensive set

are vertical concepts, smash flood concepts & a quick passing such as now screens.

By overloading one side of the field with four eligible receivers, the offense can

dictate defensive alignment and create high-percentage passing opportunities.