trap play

• Au football américain, type de jeu où un défenseur est volontairement laissé passer la ligne de mêlée pour être bloqué par un attaquant, créant un couloir pour le porteur du ballon.

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.

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   • 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.