A naked bootleg is a variation of the bootleg play which involves the quarterback rolling out of the pocket with no blockers. A bootleg play involves the quarterback running towards the sideline after receiving the snap, generally, these plays will start with a fake handoff in the opposite direction. A bootleg play is usually going … Read more
The hook and ladder in football is a trick play that involves a wide receiver catching a pass only to stop and laterally pass it to another receiver running horizontally across the field. The lateral pass used in this play is meant to catch the defense off guard. Ideally, this is going to cause the … Read more
The fumblerooski in football is a play in which the offense intentionally fumbles the ball by placing it on the ground. Unbeknownst to the defense another offensive player will pick up the live ball while moving in the opposite direction. The rest of the players will continue to block as if the play is still … Read more
A quarterback sneak in football is a running play in which the quarterback rushes the ball into the middle of the formation. Quarterback sneaks are primarily used in short-yardage situations. On a quarterback sneak, the offensive team is usually going to bring out a personnel grouping full of blockers. These larger players have the goal … Read more
A dive play in football refers to a rushing play in which the team runs the ball up the middle of the field between the offensive lineman. A dive play usually targets a gap between the center and guard or the guard and tackle, also known as the A gap and B gap. Generally speaking, … Read more
A draw play in football is a rushing play that starts with the quarterback acting is if he is going to pass the ball. As the defensive line gets into the offensive backfield the ball is handed to the running back who carries it up the middle of the field. The purpose of a draw … Read more
A triple option in football is a play in which the offense will be able to choose one of three potential ball carriers to rush the ball based on what they see from the defense. In the vast majority of triple-option plays the fullback, half back, or quarterback may end up rushing the ball. On … Read more
There are tons of different formations, schemes, and plays in the game of football. This ends up leaving many fans wondering what terms like “screen play” mean. A screen play in football is a passing play in which several players will abandon their usual assignment in order to move in front of the intended receiver … Read more
A trick play in football is a play in which the offense uses unorthodox tactics in order to catch the opposing team off guard. In most instances, a trick play will initially look like a regular play only for the offense to do something the defenders are not expecting. The majority of trick plays are … Read more
Have you ever watched a football game and heard a defensive player or coach yelling “reverse, reverse”? The term reverse in football refers to a running play that often catches the defense off guard. A reverse in football is a play in which the ball is carried aggressively towards one direction before quickly being passed … Read more
