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Common plays · 6 of 9 · 3 min

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Fade, streak, or a vertical shot: the deep ball.

The receiver runs straight down the field as fast as they can. The quarterback throws it over the top. It takes time. The whole stadium watches one ball hang in the air.

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 wide receiver on the right runs a straight vertical route down the sideline. The quarterback throws a long pass over the defensive back. Other routes are left quiet so the deep shot is obvious.