Cutback (football move)

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A cutback is a sudden change in direction by a ball carrier in American football, usually against the flow of the play. [1] One common type of cutback would be turning an end run into a run down the middle. [2] It is a common type of juke and the basis of the counter run.

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References

  1. "What is Cutback in American Football? Definition and Meaning". 7 February 2022.
  2. "the definition of cutback".