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Blitz (gridiron football)
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In gridiron football, blitzing is a tactic used by the defense to disrupt pass attempts by the offense. During a blitz, a higher than usual number of defensive players will rush the opposing quarterback, in an attempt either to tackle them or force them to hurry their pass attempt.[1]
In practice, a blitz involves five or more players rushing during a single down, rather than the four or three rushers used during normal play.[2] For example, in a defense that normally uses four defensive linemen to rush, a blitz can be created by adding one or more linebackers or defensive backs.[1][3]
Blitzing is a higher-risk strategy, as fewer defensive players are left to cover receivers or to defend against running plays. However, a successful blitz will result in a sack or will force the quarterback into making an error.[1]
The term "blitz" is German for "lightning" and a reference to the blitzkrieg tactic of World War II.
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- ^ "About Football Glossary - Blitz". About.com Sports. Archived from the original on 2017-01-02. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
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