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"About Football Glossary - Buttonhook"

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Definition: A pass route in which the receiver heads downfield, then quickly turns back toward the line of scrimmage.

Examples: For a buttonhook to be effective, the receiver must convince the defensive back covering him that he is going to continue his pattern downfield.

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