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FALLS OFF BLOCKS
Describes a defender who can slip out of blocks to make tackles as ballcarrier approaches.
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FALSE STEPS
Footwork errors by linemen, usually extra steps that they should not take when pass blocking or pulling. False steps negate the lineman's quickness and can put him in bad position when blocking.
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FILL
To occupy and control area of field for which a player is responsible.
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FIND SOFT SPOTS IN ZONES
Describes a receiver (often a tight end) who recognizes zone coverage and knows when and where gaps in the coverage will occur.
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FINISHER
Blocker who maintains contact and intensity to the whistle.
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FIRST-STEP QUICKNESS
Speed with which a defensive lineman leaves his stance and attacks the offense.
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FITS BALL INTO TIGHT WINDOW
Describes a quarterback who can squeeze a pass in between multiple defenders to a barely-open receiver. He will anticipate that the window will come open before it does and possesses the arm strength to push the pass through.
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FIVE-TECHNIQUE
The defensive lineman that aligns with his nose on the outside shade of an offensive tackle and has greater responsibility to stop the run than rush the passer.
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FLANKER
a player position on offense. A wide receiver who lines up in the backfield outside of another receiver. The term is used infrequently in American Football, having been long since replaced by the "Z" wide receiver.
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FLASHES
Shows ability sporadically.
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FLATTENS OUT
When a pass-rusher suddenly turns inside and attacks the QB after using his initial steps to beat his blocker to the outside edge.
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FLEXED OUT
Describes a TE lined up 2-3 yards wide of the tackle, putting him in better position to run routes.
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FLIPS HIS HIPS
How a player turns his hips.
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FLUID HIPS
Great agility in lower body. A cornerback with fluid hips can easily twist and turn to stay with a receiver without losing speed.
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FOOTBALL IQ
Player's understanding of the game and/or his ability to make optimal decisions on the fly.
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FRINGE PLAYER
In defensive terminology, it refers to a player who's always on the fringe of the action but never in the midst of the heavy hitting. From a roster standpoint, it refers to a player who will have a difficult time making a team.
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FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH
Combination of strength, balance and leverage needed to block, shed blocks and make or break tackles (as opposed to weight-room strength).
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