fake field goal
Kicking play ruse
A fake field goal is a trick play in American football where the offense lines up as if to kick a field goal but instead runs or passes the ball.
The holder or kicker typically throws or runs with the ball, hoping to catch the defense unprepared: They scored on a fake field goal in the fourth quarter.
The play is high-risk—if it fails, the team loses possession without points.
- trick playUnorthodox athletic deception
- holderOne who possesses
- kickerOne who boots balls
- snapSudden sharp sound
- touchdownSix-point gridiron play
deception · scramble · pass · run · special teams · fourth down · misdirection · Statue of Liberty · bootleg · end zone · two point conversion · surprise · audible · play-action · conversion · snap count · lateral · improvisation
- special teamskickoff, punt, extra point, punter, kicker
- Risky Playshail mary, onside kick, trick play, flea flicker, going for it