trap play

• Ein Spielzug im American Football, bei dem ein Verteidiger absichtlich durch die Line of Scrimmage gelassen wird, um ihn von einem Offensivspieler blocken zu lassen und so eine Lücke für den balltragenden Läufer zu schaffen.

A type of play in American football where a defensive player is intentionally allowed through the line of scrimmage to be blocked by an offensive player, creating a running lane for the ball carrier.

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   A running play in American football where the offensive line allows a defensive player to cross the line of scrimmage unblocked, then blocks him from the side to create a running lane.

   Trap-Play

   • The running back gained 15 yards on a perfectly executed trap play.
   • The coach called a trap play to exploit the aggressive defensive tackle.
   • The offensive guard pulled to execute the trap play, clearing the way for the runner.