man in motion

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Noun

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man in motion (plural men in motion)

  1. (American football) A single player on offense (always a backfielder) who is moving backwards or parallel to the line of scrimmage at the snap.
  2. (Canadian football) Any player on offense (always a backfielder) who is moving backwards, forwards or parallel to the line of scrimmage at the snap.