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Dive (American football)

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The dive may be run with or without a lead blocker, though when run with a lead blocker it may be called a "lead dive". It is often, though not always, used in short-yardage situations, specifically at the
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A "cross buck" is a play with two backs crossing paths, one faking to receive the ball, and the other receiving it; thus a dive play with either a faked cross buck or a faked
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Fullbacks, or larger, stronger running backs less prone to fumbling, are favorable because this play values strength over speed.
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for the runner can be either between center and guard or between guard and tackle.
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Plunge (American football)

play
American football
ball
carrier
fullback
halfback
line of scrimmage
rushing
linemen
end run
off-tackle run
gap
goal line

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Gridiron football
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Play from scrimmage
Play calling system
Rush
Keeper
Bootleg

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