| Description | Play |
| QB has the choice to run or laterally pass to a RB. | |
| WR crosses the backfield towards the opposite end of the line and receives a handoff directly from the QB. | |
| QB drops back as if to pass, then hands off to a RB or runs with the ball himself. | |
| QB intentionally throws the ball at the ground immediately after the snap to stop the clock. | |
| QB throws towards a group of receivers near the end zone when the time is running out in hope of a touchdown. | |
| WR catches the ball downfield and laterals it to another player. | |
| QB quickly takes the snap and runs right up the center. | |
| RB throws a backward pass to the QB, who then throws a forward pass. | |
| | Description | Play |
| RB takes the snap and has the choice of passing, rushing, or handing off to another RB. | |
| QB fakes a throw while handing the ball off behind his back with his non-throwing arm to a RB. | |
| QB throws a short pass to a receiver who has blockers in front of him. | |
| RB carries the ball toward one side of the field, then hands or tosses the ball a to a WR, who is running in the opposite direction. | |
| QB fakes a handoff, then passes the ball. | |
| RB runs to the outside and has several blockers leading him. | |
| QB pretends to hand the ball off, then carries the ball in the opposite direction of the supposed ballcarrier to run or pass. | |
| QB puts the ball on the ground after the snap, then the QB and RBs run in one direction, away from the ball, while one of the linemen scoops up the ball and runs the other way. | |
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