Football 101
Basic Plays
When the offense (the team in control of the ball) tries to come up with clever ways to move the ball downfield, it's called a play. The defense, on the other hand, moves around into different formations to best react to the clever plays of the offense.
Blast - The blast is a running play that is typically run through the middle of the offensive line. The offensive linemen block the players closest to them and try to push them backwards. A fullback runs in front of the ball carrier and blocks the first person he sees, normally a linebacker. The running back follows the fullback through the open area.
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