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Bookmark or Share- Football Lingo and Terminology - rookieroad.comAudible. An audible is a play change made before the ball is snapped at the line of scrimmage. An audible is usually called by the quarterback to change the play on offense, but the defensive captain can also call an audible for the defense.
- What Are the Various Defensive Positions in American Football?The linebacker group plays in between the defensive line and defensive backs. Typically, there is one middle linebacker (MLB) and the left and right outside linebackers (LOLB, ROLB). Finally, the defensive backs (sometimes called the secondary). The defensive backs are made up of cornerbacks (CB) and safeties (S).
- Football Positions Guide - rookieroad.comQuarterback. The quarterback is the leader of the offense and is the player known for throwing the ball. Upon receiving the football from the center, the quarterback will then pass it to either the running back (in the case of a running play) or an open receiver (in the case of a passing play).
- Football Linebacker Types - rookieroad.comA Jack linebacker is a type of defensive player in football that merges the roles of a linebacker and a defensive end. The Jack linebacker is known for being a pass rush specialist but is also expected to perform as part of a zone defense and defend deeper passes. Jack linebackers tend to rush the offense more often than Sam or Will linebackers.
- What Are Skilled Positions in Football? - rookieroad.comWhat Are Skilled Positions in Football? American football is a sport with specific positions that players play, and each position involves a different set of skills in order to play it successfully.
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