Word: drilled
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Since investigation showed that the field was in good condition, the practice was held outside for the first time. This move made it easier for the coaches to handle the large squad, and to divide it up into teams for a long signal drill. Kicking was also tried for the first time...
With the appearance of the more experienced upperclassmen only two days off, the Freshman football squad showed a decided improvement over its previous performances. The result of three days of hard drill on fundamentals was clearly visible...
Harder blocking, faster starting, and more deceptive running by the backs characterized the practice. The session closed with a short signal drill...
Getting down to hard work at once, the squad was put through a long drill which was run with the efficient organization that has characterized all Harlow practices. The importance of fundamentals was stressed with the greater part of the time being devoted to them. The squad was divided into separate groups of linemen, backs, and ends, which worked on their individual departments. A few of the heavier and faster linemen from the Freshman team were tried out in the backfield...
...last fifteen minutes of the practice were spent on a signal drill. Three teams picked at random ran through a few of the simpler plays with an ease unusual for a first session...