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Common plays · 4 of 9 · 3 min

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Screen pass

A short throw with blockers in front, after the rush has gone past.

The quarterback lets the defence chase them, then dumps a short pass to a back or receiver who has a wall of teammates waiting. It looks like collapse, then suddenly someone is running in space.

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
Defenders rush the quarterback. Offensive linemen release to the right to form a wall. The running back slips that way and takes a short pass, then runs behind the blockers.LOSLTLGCRGRTTEQBRBWRWRDEDTDTDELBLBLBCBCBSS
Defenders rush the quarterback. Offensive linemen release to the right to form a wall. The running back slips that way and takes a short pass, then runs behind the blockers.