Tackle: A player position on both the offensive and defensive lines; there is usually a left and right offensive tackle, and a left and right defensive tackle.

 

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Tackle: A player position on both the offensive and defensive lines; there is usually a left and right offensive tackle, and a left and right defensive tackle.

Tackle Box: The area between where the two offensive tackles line up prior to the snap.

Defensive Tackle (DT): A player position on defense on the inside of the defensive line and which principal function is to contain the run. When a defensive tackle lines up directly across from the center, he is k . . . View Full Definition

Nose Tackle: A tackle in a 3-man defensive line who lines up 'opposite the center's nose'.

Tackle Eligible: A lineman that lines himself up in the position of an eligible receiver.

Split-T: T formation in which the gaps between offensive guards & tackles are nearly twice as large as the gaps between the center & the guards.

Straight-Arm: A ballcarrier warding off a would-be tackler by pushing them away with a straight arm.

Stiff-Arm: A ballcarrier warding off a would-be tackler by pushing them away with a straight arm.

Stuff: A tackle of a ball carrier on a running play, behind the line of scrimmage. Compare to sack.

Tight End (TE): A player position on offense, often known as Y receiver, lines up on the line of scrimmage, next to the offensive tackle. Tight ends are used as blockers during running plays, and either run . . . View Full Definition