broken-field
adjective
bro·ken-field
ˈbrō-kən-ˌfēld 
: characterized by or making quick changes in direction to avoid widely scattered tacklers
a halfback known for broken-field running
a broken-field runner
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“Broken-field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broken-field. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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