Trap Play (Noun)
Meaning
(American football) a play in which a defensive player is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage and then blocked off as the runner goes through the place the lineman vacated.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The running back sprinted through the hole created by the trap play, gaining 10 yards before being tackled.
- The trap play allowed the fullback to block the linebacker, opening up a huge gap for the tailback to run through.
- The team's running game struggled to gain traction until they started using the trap play to catch the defense off guard.
- The quarterback's quick handoff to the running back was key to the success of the trap play, catching the defense by surprise.
- The linemen's ability to sell the trap play by blocking downfield was crucial in springing the running back for a big gain.