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Method of situational substitutions in sports
A platoon system in baseball or American football is a method for substituting players in groups (platoons), to keep complementary players together during
Platoon_system
Platoon system in American football
The one-platoon system, also known as "iron man football", is a rule-driven substitution pattern in American football whereby the same players are expected
One-platoon_system
Group of vehicles travelling separately but following another
is meant to increase the capacity of roads via an automated highway system. Platoons decrease the distances between cars or trucks using electronic, and
Platoon_(automobile)
American football tactic
two-platoon system is a tactic in American football enabled by rules allowing unlimited substitution adopted during the 1940s. The "two platoons", offense
Two-platoon_system
Topics referred to by the same term
Platoon (automobile), a system for reducing traffic congestion Platoon (film) (1986), a Vietnam War film directed by Oliver Stone Platoon (1987 video game)
Platoon_(disambiguation)
Military unit size, usually composed of two or more squads or equivalent units
A platoon is a military unit typically composed of two to four squads, sections, or patrols. Platoon organization varies depending on the country and the
Platoon
Defensive unit on late 1950s LSU football teams
implemented his "three-platoon system," which split the team into the "White Team," the "Go Team," and the "Chinese Bandits." Each platoon was a unit consisting
Chinese_Bandits
American and Canadian football position
in the one-platoon system of football, "tackle" referred to a two-way player that played both offense and defense. In the two-platoon system, players began
Tackle (gridiron football position)
Tackle_(gridiron_football_position)
Position in American/Canadian football
in the one-platoon system of football, "guard" referred to a two-way player that played both offense and defense. In the two-platoon system, players began
Guard_(gridiron_football)
American and Canadian football defensive position
Lardarius Webb, Tramon Williams). Historically, in the era of the one-platoon system, the safety was known as the defensive fullback (specifically the free
Safety (gridiron football position)
Safety_(gridiron_football_position)
1986 war film directed by Oliver Stone
Platoon is a 1986 American epic anti-war film written and directed by Oliver Stone, starring Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, and Charlie Sheen, with supporting
Platoon_(film)
American vehicle technology company
headquartered in Mountain View, California. It primarily developed a vehicle "platooning" system to enable pairs of trucks to operate at close following distances
Peloton_Technology
Fielding positions in the sport of baseball
baseball operations General manager other Umpire Official scorer Bat boy Ball boy/girl Related Captain Battery Injured list Phantom ballplayer Platoon system
Baseball_positions
Position in American and Canadian football
quarterback at the start of each play. During the period of the one-platoon system, centers frequently played defensively as "middle guards", off the opposing
Center_(gridiron_football)
1987 video game
Entertainment System version was ported and published by Sunsoft in September 1988. It was the first video game adaptation of the 1986 war film Platoon, followed
Platoon_(1987_video_game)
Position in American and Canadian football
of the tight end position is closely tied to the decline of the one-platoon system during the 1940s and '50s. Originally, substitutions were limited by
Tight_end
American basketball player (born 1995)
per game as a senior. In his freshman year, Kentucky used a unique "platoon system" that limited the minutes of each player, and he subsequently averaged
Karl-Anthony_Towns
Sports players that can play both defense and offense
a cricketer who is skilled at batting and bowling One-platoon system - a substitution system in American football where the same players were expected
Two-way_player
Starting defensive players of the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team
jerseys worn by the unit during practice. In 1964, the NCAA ended the one-platoon system, allowing unlimited substitutions to create dedicated offensive, defensive
Blackshirts (American football)
Blackshirts_(American_football)
Professional American arena football league
offensive players against six defensive players. The league follows a one-platoon system with offensive and defensive players playing both sides of the ball
The_Arena_League
American baseball player (1888–1958)
cleared. During his managerial stint in Cleveland, Speaker introduced the platoon system in the major leagues. Speaker played with the Washington Senators in
Tris_Speaker
Baseball threshold for incompetent hitting
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Mendoza_Line
American football player (born 2003)
1994. He was also only the second-ever defensive player from the two-platoon system era to win the award, following Charles Woodson in 1997. In addition
Travis_Hunter
American college basketball coach (born 1959)
defensive weapon. The platoon system was introduced in 2014, and consisted of playing 10 men in legions of five. Each platoon includes three ball-handlers
John_Calipari
In the USMC, a communications platoon, also known as the "S-6", is responsible for all related communications for the battalion. It is part of the Headquarters
Communications_Platoon
Military occupation, commander of a platoon, typically an officer
A platoon leader (NATO) or platoon commander (more common in Commonwealth militaries and the US Marine Corps) is the officer in charge of a platoon. This
Platoon_leader
American police officer and convicted murderer
patrolman's reform movement agitating for the introduction of the three-platoon system. It would have significantly reduced the number of hours that the beat
Charles_Becker
Indian Military Units
Ghatak Platoons (Also referred to as Ghatak Force) are special operations capable platoons present in every infantry battalion of the Indian Army. Ghatak
Ghatak_Platoon
Role on a baseball team
as designated hitters. Often, the fourth outfielder can be used in a platoon system against certain pitchers; for example, one outfielder will play only
Utility_player_(baseball)
Central component of a shift schedule in shift work
hours per week. Another variation of the 24-hour shift schedule is a 4-platoon system, averaging 42 hours/week. Thus, the schedule is 24 on, 48 off, 24 on
Shift_plan
506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division
(originally a 2nd Lieutenant under Sobel, serving as platoon leader of E Company's 2nd Platoon; later a Major commanding the overall 2nd Battalion),
E Company, 506th Infantry Regiment
E_Company,_506th_Infantry_Regiment
Risk assessment standard
Concepts and Risk Analysis for a Cooperative and Automated Highway Platooning System. Dependable Computing - EDCC 2020 Workshops. Munich, Germany. September
Automotive Safety Integrity Level
Automotive_Safety_Integrity_Level
placekicker, who was exempt from the league's one-platoon system ("Iron Man"). Under the original Arena football system, six of the eight players on each team were
Specialist_(arena_football)
Replacing one player with another during a match
gridiron-based codes had a one-platoon system in place that required all players to play all phases of the game. The one-platoon system was largely abolished in
Substitution_(sport)
2001 video game
Mech Platoon, known in Japan as Kikaika Gunta - Mech Platoon (Japanese: 機械化軍隊 - メックプラトゥーン, Hepburn: Kikaika Gunta - Mekku Puratūn; lit. "Mechanical Army
Mech_Platoon
Person who helps others learn
primary education do exist. One of these, sometimes referred to as a "platoon" system, involves placing a group of students together in one class that moves
Teacher
Sports season
been required to play both offense and defense, reimplementing the one-platoon system that the original AFL had used from its 1987 launch until 2007. As part
2024 Arena Football League season
2024_Arena_Football_League_season
Gary, Indiana, won national acclaim for his Gary Plan. It set up a two platoon system so that twice as many students could use the same facilities, which
History of education in Chicago
History_of_education_in_Chicago
Team field sport
Teams may substitute any number of their players between downs; this "platoon" system has resulted in teams utilizing specialized offensive, defensive and
American_football
Variation of gridiron football
adopted a modified version of eight-man football. He also mandated a one-platoon system that required at least six players to play on both offensive and defensive
Arena_football
Biblically themed, free and open-source operating system created by Terry A. Davis
early names was the "J Operating System" before renaming it to "LoseThos", a reference to a scene from the 1986 film Platoon. In 2008, Davis wrote that LoseThos
TempleOS
Military unit size designation
by a major or a captain. Most companies are made up of three to seven platoons, although the exact number may vary by country, unit type, and structure
Company_(military_unit)
Target zone for a pitched baseball
2009, a new system called Zone Evaluation was implemented in all 30 Major League ballparks, replacing the QuesTec system; the new system records the ball's
Strike_zone
American baseball player (born 1941)
However, Oriole manager Earl Weaver believed in making liberal use of the platoon system; in 1973 and 1974, Powell fell victim to it, limiting his at-bats.[citation
Boog_Powell
American baseball player (born 1995)
to Pollock and Taylor, however, forced the Dodgers to renege on that platoon system shortly after its introduction. Bellinger suffered his third major injury
Cody_Bellinger
Baseball slang for a pitch intended to hit the batter
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Beanball
Illegal pitcher's move in baseball
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Balk
American baseball player (born 1956)
Retrosheet. January 7, 2018. Guidi, Gene (October 15, 1992). "Leyland keeps platoon system in Game 7". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 7, 2018 – via newspapers
Gary_Redus
Overview of and topical guide to sports
Cricket Baseball Double switch American football strategy One-platoon system Two-platoon system Formation Offensive T formation I formation Single set back
Outline_of_sports
Ball used in the sport of baseball
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Baseball_(ball)
College basketball team representing the University of Kentucky
established a "platoon system" which featured two groups of five players that would rotate every four minutes within the game. The "platoon system" was put
Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball
Kentucky_Wildcats_men's_basketball
Collegiate football team representing Louisiana State University
winning season. In 1958, however, Dietzel came up with a unique "three-platoon system." Instead of replacing individual players during the game, Dietzel would
LSU_Tigers_football
Top level of college football in the US
prestigious individual award. In 1965, the NCAA voted to allow the platoon system, in which different players played on offense and defense; teams had
NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision
NCAA_Division_I_Football_Bowl_Subdivision
Occupational field and specialty within the USMC
Lance Corporal, be selected by their battalion to join the scout-sniper platoon, and complete an approved scout-sniper course in order to receive this
United States Marine Corps Scout Sniper
United_States_Marine_Corps_Scout_Sniper
Tactical act in baseball
baseball operations General manager other Umpire Official scorer Bat boy Ball boy/girl Related Captain Battery Injured list Phantom ballplayer Platoon system
Base_running
American football coach (1899–1982)
father of two-platoon football", an innovation in which separate units of players were used for offense and defense. Crisler developed two-platoon football
Fritz_Crisler
set of new rules requiring the use of the one-platoon system, primarily due to financial reasons. The system allowed only one player to be substituted between
History of Florida Gators football
History_of_Florida_Gators_football
American college football season
implemented his "three-platoon system", which split the team into the "White Team", the "Go Team", and the "Chinese Bandits." Each platoon was a unit consisting
1958_LSU_Tigers_football_team
Street; and North, on 47 Maple Street. In 1919, the WFD would adopt a two-platoon system, no longer requiring firefighters to live on job, 84 hours (3.5 days)
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service
Winnipeg_Fire_Paramedic_Service
Canadian football position
morphing into modern formations. Furthermore, the abolition of the one-platoon system in the 1940s led to a tendency for position names being used on only
Halfback_(Canadian_football)
Methodology for public school systems
core of the schools' organization in Gary centered upon the platoon or work-study-play system and Americanizing the 63.4 percent of children with parents
Gary_Plan
Call by the umpire against a batter or runner
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Out_(baseball)
Removal of a participant due to a violation of the rules
fingers outstretched; in other rugby league and ruby union competitions, a system of yellow and red cards may be used. Temporary suspensions are usually given
Ejection_(sports)
Rank in many uniformed organizations
Commonwealth armies, it is a more senior rank, corresponding roughly to a platoon second-in-command. In the United States Army, sergeant is a more junior
Sergeant
Football team of the University of Michigan
the game was played in the future. Eventually, Crisler's use of the platoon system propelled his team to a conference championship and a national title
Michigan_Wolverines_football
Baseball player who can hit both left- and right-handed
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Switch_hitter
American baseball player and manager (born 1956)
as a backup to regular catcher Milt May, but Houk instead employed a platoon system that alternated between Parrish (73 starts at catcher) and May (89 starts
Lance_Parrish
Military unit
The 422nd Unmanned Systems "Luftwaffe" Regiment (MUN A5047), formerly the 129th "Luftwaffe" Unmanned Systems Platoon of the Reconnaissance Company of
422nd Unmanned Systems Regiment (Ukraine)
422nd_Unmanned_Systems_Regiment_(Ukraine)
Professional American football league
substitution rule was adopted in 2007; prior to this, the AFL mandated a one-platoon system, from which two players on each side of the ball, the "specialists"
Arena_Football_League
American baseball player (born 1949)
first base, the Phillies played Tim Corcoran and Len Matuszek in a platoon system during the 1984 season. Neither player provided the offensive spark
Mike_Schmidt
A military rank correspondence system is a comparison of military ranks across different countries based on their command levels and equivalents, facilitating
Military rank correspondence system
Military_rank_correspondence_system
66th edition of Major League Baseball's championship series
garnered more than 400 at bats. Manager Gil Hodges also employed a platoon system like the Yankees of the Casey Stengel era, in which Ron Swoboda and
1969_World_Series
except limited substitutions playing the entire game, to a specialized "platoon" system consisting of three separate units (offensive, defensive, and "special
Comparison of American football and rugby union
Comparison_of_American_football_and_rugby_union
American football player and referee (1914–2002)
where he was known as the "one man football team". Playing in the one-platoon system era, he was also a linebacker and return specialist. Berwanger was also
Jay_Berwanger
Defensive position in American football
player in this role was Kevin Greene. Before the advent of the two-platoon system with separate units for offense and defense, the player who was the
Linebacker
Military unit size designation
"larger than a squad, but smaller than a platoon". As such, two or more sections usually make up an army platoon or an air force flight. In the Australian
Section_(military_unit)
Intelligence agency of the New Zealand Army
Group Intelligence Platoon and 2 CI Platoon were never permanently staffed. Rather they operated on the loan back system. The Platoons therefore, only came
New Zealand Intelligence Corps
New_Zealand_Intelligence_Corps
became prevalent, but were still common prior to the inception of the platoon system. They are still sometimes used in goal-line situations. While the original
List of formations in American football
List_of_formations_in_American_football
American auto racing season
change eliminates a disadvantage by one IndyCar team that used a "two-platoon" system, with driver based on the circuit. Qualifying groups for qualifying
2015_IndyCar_Series
Puerto Rican baseball player (born 1974)
catcher Gregg Zaun. Ultimately, manager John Gibbons decided to use a platoon system, with Zaun getting several of the starts against right-handed pitchers
Bengie_Molina
Equipment that protects the shin from injury
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Shin_guard
American football league season
players against six defensive players. The league will follow a one-platoon system with offensive and defensive players playing both sides of the ball
2024_The_Arena_League_season
American baseball player (1930–2012)
Loomis, Tom (May 13, 1987). "Don't Blame Casey Stengel For Inventing Platoon System". Toledo Blade. p. 26. Retrieved February 3, 2014. "Yankees Mourn the
Bill_Skowron
Group of islands in the South Atlantic
The team comprised six paratroopers from the British Army Pathfinder Platoon of the 16 Air Assault Brigade, one specialist doctor and one military intensive
Tristan_da_Cunha
Advantage a team has playing in home venue
once every two or three games during the season, or alternated in a platoon system with other players (such as a catcher who does not start because the
Home_advantage
American football player and coach (1911–2003)
learned "situational substitution" (the platoon system) from Blaik, while teaching an innovative option blocking system to his players. While at Army he befriended
Sid_Gillman
the American game) from 1988 to 2007, American football did use a one-platoon system in which most players were required to play all facets of the game,
Comparison of American football and rugby league
Comparison_of_American_football_and_rugby_league
American baseball player and manager (1931–2024)
help develop the team's young prospects. He immediately abandoned the platoon system used heavily by his predecessor Ted Williams. Herzog debuted with a
Whitey_Herzog
USMC deep reconnaissance unit
Course – minimum two per platoon Dive Supervisor Course – minimum two per platoon LAR V Technician Course – two per platoon The second phase of the MTP
United States Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance
United_States_Marine_Corps_Force_Reconnaissance
School in South Africa
school A Platoon System was introduced, which gravely affected the performance of both teachers and learners alike.[citation needed] A New system of appointing
Phehello_High_School
Non-commissioned officer military rank
serving as the platoon leader) of from 14 soldiers and four tanks in an armor platoon to 36 soldiers and four squads in a rifle platoon. A sergeant first
Sergeant_first_class
Indo-Fijian military unit
The Indo-Fijian Platoon was the only Indo-Fijian military unit created in Fiji and existed from 1934 to 1941. The platoon was eventually disbanded following
Indian_Platoon
American educational leader, later editor (1863–1937)
middle schools on the platoon system. The committee of the Chicago Board of Education was sharply split on the idea of the platoon system. Teachers in the
William_McAndrew
Type of autonomous vehicle
are moving toward Level 4 and 5 features. Partially automated truck platooning systems contain at least SAE Level 1 features and provide economic and environmental
Self-driving_truck
Official list of players set to participate upon the beginning of a sporting event
American football since the 1950s, most upper level teams use a three-platoon system, each with its own starting lineup. The starting lineups for offense
Starting_lineup
American third-generation main battle tank
side. In the tank platoon, Tank 2 orients off the platoon leader's tank, while Tank 3 orients off the platoon sergeant's tank. The platoon sergeant orients
M1_Abrams
American baseball player (born 1960)
full season in the majors. In late June and July, he was part of a platoon system at first base with Mike Diaz, a right-handed hitter who got starts against
Sid_Bream
Law enforcement agency in Florida, US
work hours and finances. The "platoon" deployment system was adopted giving equal numbers of officers to each platoon, which was rotated between day
Tampa_Police_Department
American eight-wheeled assault gun Stryker variant
equipped with three platoons of MGS Strykers and three platoons of ATGM Strykers in its weapons troop. The Army purchased 142 mobile gun systems in total. Three
M1128_mobile_gun_system
(platoons, companies) in the battlefield. Germany has ordered 353 platoon systems, meaning about 12000 individual sets, of IdZ-ES (ES Enhanced System)
List of modern equipment of the German Army
List_of_modern_equipment_of_the_German_Army
PLATOON SYSTEM
PLATOON SYSTEM
Surname or Lastname
English, northern Irish, and Scottish
English, northern Irish, and Scottish : from a pet form of the personal name Pate.The American general George Patton (1885–1945) was born in San Gabriel, CA, into a family with a long military tradition. His earliest American ancestor, Robert Patton, had emigrated from Scotland to VA c.1770.
Boy/Male
English
From the warrior's town.
Boy/Male
American, British, English
From the Valley Farm
Surname or Lastname
English (Midlands)
English (Midlands) : unexplained. Compare Slaten.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Noble woman, Lady
Boy/Male
Hindu
Flower, Blossom
Girl/Female
Indian
Noble woman, Lady
Boy/Male
Australian, French, Greek, Spanish
Broad Shouldered
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Lady
Surname or Lastname
English (Gloucestershire)
English (Gloucestershire) : possibly habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.
Girl/Female
Arabic
Educator; Teacheress
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Lady
Girl/Female
British, English
Warrior's Town
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Advantage
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant of Letson. This name is found chiefly in TX.
Surname or Lastname
English (Norfolk)
English (Norfolk) : diminutive of Platt 1.English (Norfolk) : metonymic occupational name for a platemaker, from Old French platon ‘metal plate’.
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, British, English, Latin
From the Warrior's Town; Noble; Patrician
Boy/Male
Greek
Broad.
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Flower
Male
Greek
(Πλάτων) Greek name derived from the word platys, PLATON means "broad, flat; plateau."
PLATOON SYSTEM
PLATOON SYSTEM
Girl/Female
German
Will-helmet
Boy/Male
Tamil
Small baby
Girl/Female
Tamil
Ambamanohari | அஂபாமநோஹாரீ
Name of a Raga
Girl/Female
Swedish American Norse Danish
Victorious.
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Imagine
Boy/Male
Norse
Son of Hlif.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Brave
Male
French
 Variant spelling of Old French Armand, ARMAN means "bold/hardy man." Compare with another form of Arman.
Girl/Female
Indian
Trustworthy, Beautiful
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Greg, a short form of the personal name Gregory.
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n.
One who encourages or helps a person, a cause, or a work; a furtherer; a promoter; as, a patron of art.
a.
Destitute of a patron.
n.
See Pontoon.
n.
A guardian saint. -- called also patron saint.
v. t.
To be a patron of; to patronize; to favor.
n.
A low, flat vessel, resembling a barge, furnished with cranes, capstans, and other machinery, used in careening ships, raising weights, drawing piles, etc., chiefly in the Mediterranean; a lighter.
n.
A kind of delicate confectionery or cake, perhaps made from the pulp of fruit.
n.
See Lagoon.
a.
Patron; protecting; favoring.
n.
See Platen.
n.
Now, in the United States service, half of a company.
a.
To flatten and make into sheets or plates; as, to platten cylinder glass.
n.
A patron; a protector.
n.
An advocate; a patron; a patron saint.
a.
Doing the duty of a patron; giving aid or protection; tutelary.
n.
Alt. of Latoun
n.
Formerly, a body of men who fired together; also, a small square body of soldiers to strengthen the angles of a hollow square.
n.
A female patron or helper.
n.
The office of a patroon.
adv.
With elation.