run

Definitions of run
  1. noun
    (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
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    types:
    passe en retrait
    (American football) the quarterback moves back as if to pass and then hands the ball to the fullback who is running toward the line of scrimmage
    type of:
    match de football
    (American football) a play by the offensive team
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