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CP · Joined: 12 Jun 2006 Posts: 2875 Location: California

1. What does 'the game takes over' mean?
It means that, subjectively to the player, it is as though he is immersed in the game like an actor in a play, and is playing the role given him, doing what he is supposed to do and is destined to do.

2. Does 'go through' mean 'experience' ?
No. Going through the motions means performing the role while being disembodied from it. The player is a part in the machine, doing his part, but not feeling as though he is actively doing anything.

3. What does 'every ounce of will' mean?
It means every bit of one's conscious effort. Instead of trying his best to run downfield to catch the pass, the player is, again, playing his part and doing what the game is making him do, almost without effort.

4. What does 'it' mean?
To make it downfield means to arrive there.

5.Does 'catch a pass' mean 'catch a ball being passing'?
No. In American football, when the ball is thrown, that is a pass. The receiver tries to catch the pass and continue downfield, all the way to the goal line if he can.
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