Trap run

In American football, a trap play, or trap run, is a run consisting of a defender on the line of scrimmage (either a defensive tackle or defensive end) getting trap blocked by an offensive lineman or back from the opposite (other side of the center) side of the ball. The play is known as a "trap" because the strong side offensive lineman will "block down" on a linebacker, seemingly leaving a defensive lineman unblocked. As the defensive lineman comes through the seemingly open gap/hole, he is "trapped" by the weak side (also known as backside) guard who blocks the defensive lineman's blindside. Occasionally, a trap block will come from a tight end. Trap blocks by tight ends are known as "CRACK BACK" blocks.

Typically, flow will start out one way (right or left) and the back will receive the ball going away from flow where the trap is taking place.^[1]

History

Pop Warner is credited with inventing the play.^[2]

References

↑ Streelman, Erick (25 October 2015). "TRAP Techniques". Win With The Pass. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
↑ http://www.footballfoundation.org/Programs/CollegeFootballHallofFame/SearchDetail.aspx?id=10054

Gridiron football concepts

Codes

Levels of play

Field

Lines	Yard lines Hash marks Goal line Sidelines Line of scrimmage Field goal range

Spaces	End zone Red zone Neutral zone Coffin corner Flat Gap Hole Pocket

Equipment

Helmet	History Winged Eyeshield Revolution

Uniform	Alternate Cleats Throwback

Pads	Shoulder

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Offense	Backfield: Quarterback Dual-threat triple-threat Game manager System Running backs Halfback Fullback H-back Slotback Wingback Receivers Eligible Wide receiver Tight end End Linemen Center Guard Tackle

Defense	Linemen Defensive tackle Defensive end Linebacker Defensive back Cornerback Safety Nickelback Dimeback Halfback

Special teams	Kicker Punter Kickoff specialist Long snapper Holder Return specialist Gunner Jammer Upback

Other	History Utility player Skill position Platoon system

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Offense	Snap Hand-off Blocking Pulling Spiral Routes Pump fake Cutback Juke Lateral Stiff arm Scramble Shift Motion

Defense	Tackle Rush Stunt Blitz Shooting the gap Bump and run Double coverage

Play types

Offense

Rush	Keeper Bootleg Sneak Dive Power Counter Off-tackle End Option Sweep Toss Trap Veer Zone

Pass	Incomplete Checkdown Screen Drop-back Hail Mary Alley-oop

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Timeout
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- 3 min.
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