<Dl> <Dt> Offensive guard ( OG ) </Dt> <Dd> Two guards line up directly on either side of the center . Like all interior linemen , their function is to block on both running and passing plays . On some plays , rather than blocking straight ahead , a guard will `` pull '' , whereby the guard comes out of his position in line to lead block for a ball carrier , on plays known as `` traps '' ( for inside runs ) , or `` sweeps '' ( for outside runs ) , or `` screens '' ( for passing plays ) . In such cases , the guard is referred to as a `` pulling guard '' . </Dd> </Dl>
<Dl> <Dt> Offensive guard ( OG ) </Dt> <Dd> Two guards line up directly on either side of the center . Like all interior linemen , their function is to block on both running and passing plays . On some plays , rather than blocking straight ahead , a guard will `` pull '' , whereby the guard comes out of his position in line to lead block for a ball carrier , on plays known as `` traps '' ( for inside runs ) , or `` sweeps '' ( for outside runs ) , or `` screens '' ( for passing plays ) . In such cases , the guard is referred to as a `` pulling guard '' . </Dd> </Dl>
who lines up next to the center in football
who lines up next to the center in football
Two guards
Two guards