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Off-tackle run
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a rushing play where the ball carrier runs toward the area just outside the offensive tackle
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
off-tackle runs
What is an "off-tackle run"?
An off-tackle run in football is when the player with the ball runs toward the outside of the field, just beyond where the offensive line players are positioned. The goal is to move the ball around the defense, using the blockers to keep defenders away. The runner tries to find gaps in the defense and uses speed to avoid getting tackled. This play is often used to quickly move the ball down the field along the edges.
Examples
The defense read the off-tackle run and stopped it for a loss.
