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