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can vary depending on the system and terminology, but in general, the most common definition ive seen:
x is the split end, the end man on the line of scrimmage, who is split from the O-line, regardless of which side he lines up on.
y is the tight end, the end man on the line of scrimmage who lines up tight (next to a tackle), regardless of side.
z is the flanker, who does not line up on the line of scrimmage...can be either a WR or a wing.
usually X and Z are the WRs, the key is whether they line up ON or OFF the line, and Y is usually the TE.
X.......T..G..C..G..T..Y
...............QB......................Z
...............FB
...............TB
........Y..T..G..C..G..T........X
Z.................QB
X.........T..G..C..G..T..Y
.....Z............QB
etc
this is for a general 2x2 formation, pretty standard, when you move more players around the terminology can change, for example
X........T..G..C..G..T..Y
.....H..........QB......................Z
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..................F
..........X..T..G..C..G..T..Y
.......Z............QB
.....................FB
.....................TB
X.........T..G..C..G..T........Y
.....H......................F.........Z
.
..................QB
X and Z are usually pretty standard, in terms of being ON or OFF the line...
but its possible that Y can refer to a slot WR instead of TE - instead of H in my diagrams, but i personally like the system of having Y as the TE and H and F as the runningbacks, because you can be more flexible with it.
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