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BACKED OFF
Describes a CB playing 3-5 yards off his receiver in man coverage. As a result, he can't jam.
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BACKED-OFF MAN COVERAGE
Man-to-man pass coverage in which the defensive back lines up several yards off the line of scrimmage. It's the opposite of press coverage or bump-and-run coverage.
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BALL SKILLS
Defender's ability to catch the ball, secure it and generate long returns on interceptions.
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BALL-LOCATION SKILLS
Defender's ability to determine where the ball is after defeating his blocker.
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BANDIT
Depending on the defensive scheme, either a pass-rushing OLB-DE or a safety who often plays in the box like a linebacker.
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BASE
Player's combination of size, balance and lower-body strength. Ideally, players should have a wide base that allows them to stay upright and remain on their feet.
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BEATS THE JAM
When a WR breaks press coverage and gets into his route with minimal disruption of timing.
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BEND THE CORNER
Pass rusher's ability to use speed to beat the offensive tackle without having to use a wide rush lane.
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BIRD-DOG
For a QB: To stare down the intended receiver, tipping off the defense.
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BLIND SIDE
The side of the offensive line that the quarterback cannot see when passing; the left side for a right-handed quarterback.
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BLOCKY
Describes a bulky, less-athletic body type, which pegs an offensive lineman as an interior lineman at the NFL level, as opposed to a tackle.
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BODY CATCHER
Receiver who cradles the ball with his body or traps the ball against his torso. A bad habit.
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BODY CONTROL
A player's overall agility and coordination.
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BODY LEAN
Tendency of a running back to have his weight moving forward which allows him to gain extra yardage after contact.
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BREAK DOWN
To get into proper body position to make a tackle.
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BREAK, PLANT, DRIVE
For DBs: To identify a route, take the first step to defend that route, then run towards the receiver or the ball to break it up.
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BREAKAWAY SPEED
Ability to separate from and outrun defenders.
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BREAKS TO THE BALL
When a player gets a jump on defending a play before the ball is thrown by IDing the route combination or spying the QB's head and arm motion.
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BRINGS HIS FEET ALONG
When a player keeps his feet underneath him while blocking and doesn't trip easily.
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BUBBLE BUTT
Thick, heavy backside and thighs; a sign the player has a low center of gravity. A good thing.
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BUBBLE SCREEN
A type of screen pass where the quarterback takes the snap and immediately throws to a wide receiver lined up to the far right or left of the center. The receiver catches the ball, and then turns to run downfield.
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BULL RUSH
A pass rush move in which the defender gets leverage on his blocker and tries to drive him straight back into the quarterback.
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BURST
Ability to make an impact with first and second steps off the line of scrimmage.
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