Carrying a Football

3. Action Phase

• When you possess the football it is vital that you begin the carrying skill immediately. A failure to do so may result in a loss of possession of the ball. Once the ball is secured to your body, you have to begin moving down the football field. It is also important to know that when you run you should try to limit the movement of the football. If the carrying skill is performed correctly, there will be limited unintentional movement of the football even while running.

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