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The half slide protection combines elements of big on big and sliding. The offensive line will slide one way while maintaining man responsibilities on the strong side. The quarterback may call out a “mic” to determine who the blockers should focus on. This scheme accounts for adjustments against defensive pressure, allowing the quarterback a certain level of flexibility. Yet, vulnerabilities still exist—particularly against strong-side rushers, where the offensive line could be left outnumbered.