Trick play
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A trick play, also known as a gadget play, gimmick play or trickeration, is a play in gridiron football that uses deception and unorthodox tactics to fool the opposing team. A trick play is often risk
The offense (left) run a "halfback direct snap": In this case, before the play the quarterback (#9) has gone to the far side of the field (lining up as a receiver), while the ball is being snapped directly to a running back (#22).
Onside kick
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In gridiron football, an onside kick is a kickoff or punt deliberately kicked short in an attempt by the kicking team to regain possession of the ball. This is in contrast with a typical kickoff or pu
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…Surprise onside kick An onside kick, in general, is a kickoff attempt that is positioned in a way that is intended for the kicking team to recover, retaining possession of the football…
Penn State lined up for an onside kick.
California lines up to attempt an onside kick against Oregon State in a November 2009 American football game. Oregon State recovered the ball.
The Denver Broncos (blue) attempting an onside kick in the fourth quarter against the St. Louis Rams on November 28, 2010, while trailing by three points. Denver did not recover. The Broncos' formation is now illegal in the NFL.
Onside kick to tie Vanderbilt v. Georgia game in 1921