Word: snap
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...play, which can be run to the right or left side, can develop in several way. The fullback and one of the halfbacks lead the blocking by rushing at the "hole," or point of attack. After getting the snap, the quarterback can hand off or "pitch-out" to the other halfback who then tries to run through the "hole." The quarterback can also keep the ball and run it himself. If the quarterback pitches out, look for a halfback sweep around the end. If he hands off to the halfback, the play will probably go "inside," over tackle...
...belly series can also have a number of alternatives. The key man is the quarterback, who decides what's going to happen. He does not make his decision in the huddle, but only after the play has started and the defense has committed itself. After getting the snap from center, the quarterback takes a step back and thrusts the ball into the stomach of the fullback. If defenders begin to tackle the fullback, the quarterback withdraws the ball. He can then run or pass with it. On a further option, the quarterback can pitch out to a halfback...
...this point, with both the Massachusetts team and the clock rapidly receding, Bassett sent sophomore back Dave Poe around end. His five yard gain, acceptable in any other situation, was unuseful here, as time ran out before Bassett could get his center to snap the ball again...
...situation afterwards, Bassett said he should have tried a pass play instead of the Poe run. At the time, he had thought Poe might go all the way, and that there was time for two plays. In fact, immmediately after the ball was placed Bassett tried to get a snap and throw it, but the period ended a second too soon...
...drink with him must first get down on one knee and touch the floor twice with the palms of their hands, and even his closest courtiers may not speak to him unless they fall to their knees; all who pass in front of him must crouch low and snap their fingers repeatedly as a safeguard against Mwata Yambo's possible displeasure...