play-action
Quarterback fakes give
Play-action is a football maneuver where the quarterback fakes a handoff to a running back before attempting a pass.
The deception freezes defenders who must respect the run threat, potentially opening passing lanes: The play-action fake bought him an extra second in the pocket.
Also called play-action pass or play fake.
Not the real thing
- handoffDirect physical exchange
- bootlegIllegally produced goods
- misdirectionIntentional focus manipulation
- sellTransfer for payment
freeze · linebacker · safety · rollout · pocket · dropback · read · hesitation
Passing position in football
- fullbackBlocking backfield position
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- wideoutReceiver split from formation
- centerMiddle of anything
guard · tackle · coach · coordinator · snap · formation · backfield · motion
Propel by arm motion
- downfieldToward opponent's goal
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
- deepFar from surface
- completionAct of finishing
yards · touchdown · seam · route · post · corner · bomb · spiral
How something is arranged
- tendencyInclination toward a behavior
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
- red-zoneFinal twenty yards
- clockDevice displaying time
momentum · audible · adjustment · counter · complementary · balance · unpredictability · exploit
fake
Not the real thing
- handoffDirect physical exchange
- bootlegIllegally produced goods
- misdirectionIntentional focus manipulation
sell · freeze · linebacker · safety · rollout · pocket · dropback · read · hesitation · disguise
quarterback
Passing position in football
- fullbackBlocking backfield position
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- wideoutReceiver split from formation
center · guard · tackle · coach · coordinator · snap · formation · backfield · motion · alignment
throw
Propel by arm motion
completion · yards · touchdown · seam · route · post · corner · bomb · spiral · window
setup
How something is arranged
- tendencyInclination toward a behavior
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
- red-zoneFinal twenty yards
clock · momentum · audible · adjustment · counter · complementary · balance · unpredictability · exploit · advantage