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Blocker: This is the padded glove that a goaltender holds his stick with. He will also use it to stop shots.

Beta-Blocker: An agent that inhibits the action of beta-adrenergic receptors, which modulate cardiac functions, respiratory functions, and the dilation of blood vessels. Beta-blockers are of value in the . . . View Full Definition

Sweep: A running play in which several blockers lead a running back on a designed play to the outside. Depending on the number of blockers and the design of the play this is sometimes referred to a . . . View Full Definition

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

Wing Back (WB): A player position in some offensive formations (Flexbone). Lines up just outside the tight end and one yard off the line of scrimmage. A versatile position that can be used as a receiver, bl . . . View Full Definition

Toolbar: Many major search companies aim to gain marketshare by distributing search toolbars. Some of these toolbars have useful features such as pop-up blockers, spell checkers, and form autofill. T . . . View Full Definition

Stunt: A tactic used by defensive linemen in which they switch roles in an attempt to get past the blockers. Both defenders will start with power rushes, with the stunting defender getting more of . . . View Full Definition

Screen Pass: A short forward pass to a receiver who has blockers in front of him. The receiver in this play is usually a running back, although wide receiver and tight end screens are also used. Although . . . View Full Definition

Blocking Glove: A large glove worn by the goalie on the stick hand, which has a rectangular pad attached to the back. Also known as the blocker.

Bootleg: An offensive play predicated upon misdirection in which the quarterback pretends to hand the ball to another player, and then carries the ball in the opposite direction of the supposed ballc . . . View Full Definition