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RAG DOLL
Blocker who has been tossed aside by a defender.
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RANGE
The amount of ground a defender can cover. Top linebackers and safeties have "sideline-to-sideline" range. Range is a mixture of speed, proper angles and the ability to quickly diagnose plays.
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REACTS TO BAD BALLS
Describes a receiver with a knack for spotting poorly thrown passes and making quick adjustments by slowing, turning his body, adjusting his route, etc.
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READ AND REACT
For defenders: To determine the play then attack, as opposed to attacking at the snap.
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RELEASES OFF LINE
When a receiver avoids getting jammed by a DB, by using footwork to cut past or upper-body strength to out-muscle him.
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REPS
The act of repeating various movements and techniques in practice to hone one's skills.
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ROAD GRADER
Huge O-lineman who can drive his defender backward.
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ROUNDS OFF ROUTES
Describes a receiver who shortens his steps and turns his body slowly when cutting, making it easy for defenders to recognize his pass pattern and follow him.
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RUN THROUGH THE BALL
Catch the ball without breaking stride.
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RUN VISION
A RB's ability to read his blockers and the flow of the defenders to determine where and when holes will open. This requires a combination of patience, experience and instinct.
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RUN-DOWN SPEED
The speed necessary to catch a player from behind.
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RUNS BEHIND PADS
Runs with good form - with a good base, good balance and without overextending.
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RUNS NORTH-SOUTH
Runs toward the goal line rather than laterally.
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RUNS THE TREE
Describes a receiver who uses proper technique on all traditional pass routes (ins, outs, curls, etc.), in contrast to one who ran only deep routes in college.
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RUN-THROUGH LINEBACKER
A linebacker who tends to run through gaps, as opposed to taking on blockers.
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