play-action pass
Fake then throw
A play-action pass is a football play where the quarterback fakes a handoff to a running back before throwing.
The deception freezes linebackers and safeties who bite on the run, creating openings downfield.
Often shortened to play-action: The offense runs play-action well.
Also called a play fake.
Illegally produced goods
- rolloutStaged public introduction
- snapSudden sharp sound
- blockingImpeding forward progress
- protectionGuarding against harm
pocket · timing · throw · completion · spiral · release · dropback · offensive line
Simulated exchange of ball
- misdirectionIntentional focus manipulation
- feintDeceptive mock attack
- ball fakeSimulated throw to deceive
- deceptiveCreating false impressions
disguise · manipulation · sucker · bait · lure · draw in · pump fake
Passing position in football
- running backLocomoting to prior location
- tight endVersatile gridiron pass-catcher
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
- offensive lineFootball's protective forward squad
fullback · wide receiver · slot receiver · field general · signal caller · lead blocker
Creation or arrangement
- playbookDocumented set of tactics
- game planPredetermined approach to winning
- offensive coordinatorCoach designing attack schemes
- schemeCalculated strategy, often secretive
audible · playcalling · film study · matchup · tendency · down and distance · situational · red zone
bootleg
Illegally produced goods
protection · pocket · timing · throw · completion · spiral · release · dropback · offensive line · deep ball
fake handoff
Simulated exchange of ball
- misdirectionIntentional focus manipulation
- feintDeceptive mock attack
- ball fakeSimulated throw to deceive
deceptive · disguise · manipulation · sucker · bait · lure · draw in · pump fake
quarterback
Passing position in football
- running backLocomoting to prior location
- tight endVersatile gridiron pass-catcher
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
offensive line · fullback · wide receiver · slot receiver · field general · signal caller · lead blocker
formation
Creation or arrangement
- playbookDocumented set of tactics
- game planPredetermined approach to winning
- offensive coordinatorCoach designing attack schemes
scheme · audible · playcalling · film study · matchup · tendency · down and distance · situational · red zone · third down
post
Vertical structural beam
- football playsslant, counter, draw, sweep, handoff
- passeslift ticket, access card, member card, membership card
play-action passrunning play
Handoff-based offensive maneuver
handoff · sweep · quarterback sneak · option play · ground game
play, action, pass, plays, played, playing, player, players, playful