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1. What is the primary goal of Block Shedding?

To drive the ball carrier out of bounds To quickly get off a block and get to the ball carrier To maintain a 2:2 shoulder position against the blocker To draw a holding penalty from the blocker

2. When attacking a block, which shoulder angles should a block-shedder target?

2:2 (chest to chest) 1:1 or 3:3 1:3 or 3:1 4:2 or 2:4

3. In Hand Games, when a blocker shoots their hands OUTSIDE, what is the correct response for the block-shedder?

Knock the hands down and away from your body Knock the hands out and away from your body Allow the hands to land and then push them off Step back to create distance before countering

4. In Hand Games u2013 Counterstrike, what should the block-shedder do immediately after defending the blocker's hands?

Drop into a lower stance and reset Shoot both hands inside simultaneously Immediately shoot a Counter-Strike with the OPPOSITE arm on the attacking arm side Step laterally to create space before countering

5. What is the key difference between the Rip and the Misdirect Rip?

The Misdirect Rip uses two hands while the Rip uses one The Misdirect Rip is only for receivers, not linemen The Misdirect Rip requires a READ and uses a misdirection step before ripping The Rip targets the shoulder pads while the Misdirect Rip targets the chest

6. When executing a Rip 1:3 (Rip Right), what is the correct sequence of actions?

Rip, Hit, Drop Hit, Drop, Rip Drop, Hit, Rip Hit, Rip, Drop

7. When executing a Misdirect Rip 1:3 (Right) and the opponent does NOT follow the misdirection to the left, what should you do?

Rip back to the right as planned Stop and reset to a neutral position Continue left and/or Rip left instead Use the Bull Rush to power straight through

8. What is the primary benefit of the Vader move compared to other skill moves?

It is the fastest way to shed a block in every situation It creates distance and allows you to READ the opponent and the play without prematurely committing in either direction It is the only skill move legal for use by receivers It focuses entirely on power to overwhelm the blocker

9. In the Vader 1:3, when should you execute the Slash?

Immediately upon contact with the opponent Only before clearing your side of the block After clearing your side, when you feel your Vader arm moving back across your body u2014 indicating the opponent is trying to force through at an opposite angle Whenever the blocker's feet stop moving

10. What is the best use of the Bull Rush, and why does it have limitations as a standalone technique?

It is the most complete skill move on its own and works against all opponents It is best used in isolation because combining moves creates confusion It is best combined with other skill moves, because it becomes less effective alone against more skilled opponents It is primarily a mental tool to tire out blockers over time

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