In American football, a “gap” refers to the space between the splits of the offensive linemen. The A-gap is the center-guard gap, the B-gap is the guard-tackle gap, the C-gap is the tackle-tight end gap, while the D-gap is outside the tight end.
Gap
In American football, a “gap” refers to the space between the splits of the offensive linemen. The A-gap is the center-guard gap, the B-gap is the guard-tackle gap, the C-gap is the tackle-tight end gap, while the D-gap is outside the tight end.