lead block
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lead block
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Then there was the vicious lead block that Thompson-Robinson, showing the vigor of a 275-pound pulling guard, “pancaked” USC safety Max Williams with on Zach Charbonnet’s 19-yard run in the second quarter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2022
It worked nicely as Howard paved the way with a lead block.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 28, 2019
Broncos: FB Andy Janovich, a sixth-round pick out of Nebraska, helped clear the way on Anderson’s first-quarter touchdown run by picking off a 49ers defender with his lead block on the play.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 21, 2016
Cooper Carlisle flattened cornerback Stanford Routt on a lead block on one running play Friday and Richard Seymour flattened a couple of running backs with big hits the first two practices.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 31, 2011
Retief released the grip and withdrew his arm at the same instant that the lead block slammed down.
From Gambler's World by Laumer, Keith
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