Terms

Blitz- defensive manenuver where linebackers and defensive backs punch through the offensive line to tackle the quarterback

Draw-quarterback fakes a pass and hands the ball off to a runningback

Fair catch- in a punt/kick off a receiver can signal this and he can't run or be tackeled

Option- a play where the quarterback runs up the line of scrimage with the choice of keeping it and running or tossing it to a runningback

Roll out- where the quarterback retreats a short distance behind the line of scrimmage and runs toward a sideline to find a receiver

Sack- a tackle on the quarterback before he can throw a pass

Screen pass- the quarterback retreats behind the line of scrimmage and he throws a pass to a receiver behind blockers

Sweep- a running play around either end

Trap- the offensive line lets a defensive back into the back field and they block him from the side which lets the runningback run through the hole

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