re: Why is the Hook and Lateral not used more often in non-desperate situations?

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I've always wondered why teams don't practice lateraling more. I know the risk goes up but if your team becomes great at it I would think the reward could be worth it

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If the team can get the timing down on routes and such... dude, how hard would it be to cover a receiving flying 100 mph across the field when all defenders are at a stand still tackling someone else at a totally different angle. At worst case scenario IMO, you would pick up an extra 55 yards every time.