Common plays · 3 of 9 · 3 min
Play-action pass
A fake run, then a throw.
The quarterback pretends to hand the ball off. Linebackers step up to stop the run that is not coming. A receiver then slips in behind them.
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