Common plays · 9 of 9 · 3 min

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A delayed run that looks like a pass for a beat.

The quarterback drops as if to throw. The defence start to chase the pass. Then the ball is handed to the back, who runs through the gap the rushers just left.

Cream circle = offenceGold letters on dark = defenceSolid gold arrow = runCream arrow = routeDashed arrow = throwRed arrow = rush / blitz

Offence (cream circles)

  • QB quarterback
  • RB running back
  • WR wide receiver
  • TE tight end
  • LT LG C RG RT the offensive line (left tackle to right tackle, centre in the middle)

Defence (gold letters)

  • DE defensive end
  • DT defensive tackle
  • LB linebacker
  • CB cornerback
  • S safety

Special teams (when they appear)

  • K kicker
  • ST coverage / special teams
  • RET returner
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The quarterback drops a step as if to pass. Defenders climb upfield. The running back takes a delayed hand-off through the space they vacated.