Straight-arm (Noun)
Meaning
(American football) the act of warding off a tackler by holding the arm fully extended with the hand against the opponent.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The running back used a perfect straight-arm to knock the linebacker off his feet and gain extra yards.
- With his left arm fully extended, the wide receiver delivered a crushing straight-arm to the defender, sending him flying to the ground.
- Jones's impressive straight-arm allowed him to break free from the would-be tackler and sprint down the sideline for a big gain.
- The fullback's straight-arm was so effective that it knocked the safety's helmet off, giving him a clear path to the end zone.
- As he burst through the hole, the tailback threw a straight-arm that sent the cornerback stumbling backward, allowing him to pick up a first down.