The huddle should be called as soon as possible after the whistle by the Center so that his feet are approximately seven yards off the Line of Scrimmage (LOS).  The position of the players should be as shown in the diagram.  The specific location of each player is important and the significance of this should not be underestimated; these positions are essential to ensure that, not only the offense has eleven players on the field, but the correct eleven players.  While this might seem elementary, the use of personnel groups requires this practice.

• The huddle is oval-shaped with the QB's left side toward the line of scrimmage.  The players should line up as quickly as possible and in position to hear and see the QB.
• The QB has complete control of the huddle.  With exception to the player bringing in the play, the QB should be the only player doing the talking.
• The QB will call the play, not limited to, but including: Shifts/Motion, Formation and Strength, Play, and any additional modifiers (the next section will elaborate...)
• Any player who does not hear or does not understand the play should call "Check" so that the play can be repeated