Trap Block (Noun)
Meaning
(American football) an illegal block.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The officials threw a flag for a trap block on the running back's big gain, negating the touchdown.
- He was ejected from the game after intentionally attempting a trap block on an unsuspecting defender.
- The referee penalized the offense for a trap block that crushed the linebacker from behind.
- The lineman's trap block knocked the defender to the ground but also drew a penalty flag.
- During film review, the coach warned his players about the dangers of attempting a trap block.