In the open field, American football players will attempt to sidestep or “juke” defenders. Between the tackles and other close quarters situations, running “no

In the open field, American football players will attempt to sidestep or “juke” defenders. Between the tackles and other close quarters situations, running “north and south” or “downhill” is the best strategy. From early ages, coaches will discourage running backs behind the line of scrimmage juking, stutter stepping, wiggling their heads, and otherwise not gaining yardage by shouting “Quit dancin’ and hit the hole!”