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== Technique ==

This play works well against routes that require the receiver to be in a certain spot at a certain time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hatman |first=Dan |date=2017-02-15 |title=ITP Glossary: Bump And Run Technique {{!}} The Scouting Academy |url=https://scoutingacademy.com/itp-glossary-bump-run-technique/ |access-date=2024-11-28 |language=en-US}}</ref> The disadvantage, however, is that the receiver can shed contact and get behind the [[cornerback]] for a big play.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nguyen |first=Ted |title=Explaining the four coverage categories: Man, zone, zone match and man match |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2275485/2020/12/22/defense-coverages-types-man-zone/ |access-date=2024-11-28 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> This varies from the more traditional defensive formation in which a defensive player will give the receiver a "cushion" of about 5 yards to prevent the receiver from getting behind him.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top Defensive Back Drills For Practice |url=https://www.glazierclinics.com/football-coach-resources/defensive-back-drills?hs_amp=true |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=www.glazierclinics.com}}</ref> In the [[National Football League|NFL]], a defensive back is allowed any sort of contact within the 5 yard bump zone except for holding the receiver, otherwise the defensive back can be called for an illegal contact [[Penalty (American football)|penalty]], costing 5 yards and an automatic first down, enforced since 1978, and known colloquially as the [[Mel Blount Rule]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />

== See also ==