124 A PRIMER OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL
the other side. These are commonly called
dive plays. In them the backs should
stand from three and one - half to four
yards back. The success of the plays de¬
pends upon the runners reaching the line
at the moment it opens with all the steam
possible, and the whole eleven getting be¬
hind and pushing, as there will more than
likely be something to push against. The
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