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The Half-Back

CHAPTER XXI
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It will very probably be used as a separate play in the last few minutes of a half, especially where the line-up is near the side line, right being the short side of the field.
You will be given the signal calling this as a separate play to-morrow evening.
"Full-back stands as for a kick, and when the signal is given moves in a step or two toward quarter as unnoticeably as possible; position 2 in the diagram.

He must be careful to come to a full stop before the ball is snapped back, and should time himself so that he will not have to stay there more than a second.

The instant the ball is snapped full-back runs forward to the position indicated here by 3, and receives the ball on a short pass from quarter.

Left half starts at the same instant, and receives the ball from full as he passes just behind him, continuing on and around the line outside of right end.

It is right half's play to make the diversion by starting with the ball and going through the line between left tackle and guard; he is expected to get through and into the play on the other side.


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