 The use of a split end to aid the passing game was optional, and was not an integral feature of either the split-T or the tight-T.

Faurot used the new formation to create what may have been the first option offense in football, which was a precursor of the wishbone, veer, and some modern run-first spread offenses.With the defense spread out, the offense would, in general, leave one defensive player on the play side unblocked.The blocking schemes were simple, with very little of the pulling or trapping of the more traditional power-running offenses.