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About Football Glossary - Roll Out

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Definition: The act of the quarterback moving left or right out of the pocket before throwing or running with the football.
Also Known As: Roll
Examples:
Teams usually have plays that allow the quarterback to roll out to get away from pressure by the defense.
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