Carrying a Football

2. Preparation Phase

• You must be prepared to deal with opponents trying to take the football from your possession. Having the football tucked high and tight should prevent losing possession of the football. Also, make sure that your arm is directly located across the entirety of the football and the bottom of the ball is pinned into your elbow. Your fingers must be Extended over the head of the football. Your other hand may be used in the preparation phase to increase ball security. This arm must be Adducted towards the chest so that the opposite hand can also secure the football.

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