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cpayne5 · 09-05-2008, 05:02 PM

He has good body control in open space, but loses it when he gets near would-be tacklers. I think it has to do with his focusing on trying not to fumble. He tends to cover up the ball well when tacklers get near, but this also makes him easier to topple over as he is unable to use his arms to balance himself (arms protecting the ball).

Go outside, cross your arms over your chest, and try to make some quick cuts while sprinting while not moving your arms.

09-05-2008, 05:02 PM	#15
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	Re: Why does Clinton Portis always trip He has good body control in open space, but loses it when he gets near would-be tacklers. I think it has to do with his focusing on trying not to fumble. He tends to cover up the ball well when tacklers get near, but this also makes him easier to topple over as he is unable to use his arms to balance himself (arms protecting the ball). Go outside, cross your arms over your chest, and try to make some quick cuts while sprinting while not moving your arms. __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."