run play
Ball carrier's assignment
A run play in American football is an offensive play where the ball carrier attempts to advance by running rather than passing.
The quarterback hands off or pitches to a running back, who tries to gain yards on the ground: They called a run play on third and short.
Run plays contrast with pass plays and form the basis of a team's ground game.
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- dashQuick burst or pinch
- jogSlow, steady run
- rushQuick sudden movement
- rushingRapid forward movement
ground game · football · offense · touchdown · end zone · handoff · scramble · gallop · race · bolt · flee · escape · marathon · track · chase · hustle · scamper · trot
method of ball advancement in American football
run playpass play
Throw-based football maneuver
passing play · forward pass · pass · throw · air attack
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