get open

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   Of a player in a team sport, to evade defenders and thereby create a gap allowing another…

   Of a player in a team sport, to evade defenders and thereby create a gap allowing another player to pass the ball to that player.

   • First, players should learn how to get open to receive the ball; then they need to master basic one-on-one moves with the ball.
   • The quarterback hikes the ball, and it's the receiver's job to run around and get open until the ball comes his way.
   • To get open on offense, you should cut to an open area or to the ball.

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