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The second type of protection is the full slide, which has the entire line shifting in one direction, with each blocker assigned a defender in the gap of the slide. This approach is quicker to teach as it encourages linemen to focus simply on left or right. It’s effective for quick drops, but having a running back or fullback take the backside rusher can create mismatches, particularly when tasked with blocking a defensive end.