Pull Plays: Side stack handler isolation by Brummie

Initiating movement with an isolated cut coming from a handler position presents some unique possibilities in a side stack pull play

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As well as using a cutter to initiate movement in side stack (see , some teams rely on a handler instead. There are several advantages to using a handler to initiate movement: The handler can see the entire field prior to cutting, which allows them to know exactly where the defenders are and select an angle of attack accordingly. This isn’t the same for a cutter who starts further down field. Cutting towards the attacking end zone means the momentum […]

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