A corner blitz in football refers to a play in which a cornerback rushes the quarterback in an attempt to tackle him before he throws the ball. This play is unique because the cornerback position rarely rushes the opposing team’s quarterback. Cornerbacks are usually responsible for covering wide receivers and making sure they do not … Read more
Are you looking to come up with an interesting trick play for your next big football game? If so it may be time to learn about the hidden ball trick. This trick play has become famous in several sports including baseball, lacrosse, and of course football. The hidden ball trick in football doesn’t refer to … Read more
Have you ever heard of the football trick play called the statue of liberty? This play was made famous in the 2007 Fiesta bowl when the Boise State Broncos were able to utilize this play to win the game on a two-point conversion. The play in question can be seen here: A statue of liberty … Read more
A trap play in football occurs when a defensive lineman is intentionally unblocked by the offensive lineman in front of him and then is ultimately blocked by a pulling lineman coming from the other side of the line. In short, one o-lineman will not block his man and move downfield while one of the other … Read more
If you have heard of spider 2 y banana you have either heard Jon Gruden say this term or at least heard someone referencing him. This oddly named football term is actually a play, and one of Gruden’s favourites. General Overview Before we get into the nitty-gritty of breaking this play down let’s first explain … Read more
A jet sweep in football is a play football in which a wide receiver comes in motion across the formation and receives the ball from the quarterback. The vast majority of these jet sweep plays are handoffs from the quarterback to the receiver, though the ball can be shovel passed as well. In the situations … Read more
A flea-flicker in football is a trick play that involves stars with a handoff to the running back only for the ball to be lateralled back to the quarterback who is waiting to throw the ball downfield. The purpose of this play is to catch the defense off guard. The flea-flicker is one of the … Read more
A bootleg in football is a play in which the quarterback runs directly toward either sideline prior to throwing the ball. This play allows the quarterback to throw the football from the left or right flat instead of throwing from inside the pocket. A bootleg in football is often accompanied by a play action pass. … Read more
A hail mary is a deep often last-second throw towards the endzone. These plays are done in dire situations in which a long-distance touchdown is the offensive teams only chance to get back into the game. The name Hail Mary is a reference to the catholic prayer of Hail Mary due to the plays low … Read more
A pick play in football occurs when an offensive player intentionally impedes a defender from covering his assigned receiver. These plays are typically done by two receivers. One receiver sets the pick in order to create separation between the other receiver and his defender. The second receiver simply runs his route and finds himself open. … Read more
