playcalling
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- noun
- /ˈpleɪˌkɔːlɪŋ/
- Specialized
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- The playcalling for the Vikings has long been a gripe for fans following the much-maligned offensive coordinator.
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The opening drive was just brilliant playcalling by Mick McCall, despite the fact we came away with three points.
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Why don't they adjust the playcalling to what the defense is giving us?
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The passing game and playcalling look like they have some potential after what looked like a major concern early on.
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I'd rather this team be more limited by execution than the playcalling itself.
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In this game, however, I didn't find too many issues with his playcalling... at least, relatively speaking.
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And it was more than just playcalling; it was the formulation of the game plan all week as well.
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The trailing team's playcalling is simplified, but so is the winning team's.
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Hopefully, with new weapons and a full offseason, we'll see more of the playcalling and offensive execution we saw in the Saints game.
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I'm commending NU for the playcalling on this series.
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The coach's smart playcalling led the team to victory in the final quarter.
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Etymology
The word playcalling joins play, a 'planned move' in sports, and calling, from 'call' meaning 'to announce' or 'shout'. Imagine a coach shouting the name of a move to players on the field, which is why playcalling means choosing and announcing plays during a game.