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Oh, that's a good example, thanks! I followed the article but it had an example with sports and, unlike a play, I believe not every game is exactly the same. So, yes, it does indeed sound like something that solves a problem, I've had it before myself a couple of times with plays with short runs.
The same thing happens in baseball where the team might play 4 consecutive games against the same team.
I also didn't know about this, my lack of knowledge of American sports is showing. :)