"Oklahoma drill" meaning in All languages combined

See Oklahoma drill on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Oklahoma drills [plural]
Etymology: Named after the Oklahoma Sooners football team by coach Bud Wilkinson, creator of the technique. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Oklahoma drill (plural Oklahoma drills)
  1. (American football) In gridiron football, a practice technique wherein two players run at each other within a narrow corridor with the aim of either tackling the opponent, driving them out of bounds, or scoring a touchdown. Wikipedia link: Bud Wilkinson, Oklahoma Sooners football, Oklahoma drill Categories (topical): Football (American) Synonyms: Oklahoma Drill
    Sense id: en-Oklahoma_drill-en-noun-9NN9~qMv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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