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HAND FIGHTING
Offensive lineman's use of hands to block and neutralize his assigned defender(s).
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HAND PUNCH
The way an offensive lineman punches with his hands when blocking an opponent.
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HAND-PATS THE BALL
When a QB double-clutches or taps the ball before a throw, slowing delivery and allowing the D reaction time.
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HANG TIME
The length of time that elapses from when the ball comes off a kicker's foot until it touches a plyer or the ground.
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HANGS IN PLANT
When a defensive back is slow to plant his feet and drive to the ball.
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HEAVY HANDS/LIGHT HANDS
An offensive lineman with heavy hands is able to knock a defender backwards or stand him up with his hand strikes; one with light hands cannot.
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HIGH CUT
Player with longer legs and a shorter upper body; can be a positive for speed, but limits agility and flexibility.
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HIGH-POINTS THE BALL
When a receiver catches the ball at its highest possible point.
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HIP SNAP
Ability to get off the line of scrimmage on the snap.
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HITTER NOT A TACKLER
Defender who hits hard but without proper technique.
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HOOK BLOCK
Technique used against a defender playing off the blocker's shoulder. The blocker steps forward and turns into the defender, hooking him and walling him off rather than driving him backward. Often employed by TEs against LBs.
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HYBRID
A player with the skills of a big outside linebacker or a small defensive end; a pass rusher who can play a role in either a 3-4 or a 4-3.
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