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trap play

/træp pleɪ/

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/træp pleɪ/C1formalsport
  • ruТип розыгрыша в американском футболе, при котором защитника намеренно пропускают через линию схватки, чтобы заблокировать его игроком нападения, создавая коридор для бегущего с мячом.

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.

  1. American football running playC1formalamerican

    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.

    ruТрэп-плей

    • 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.