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running play

DEFINITIONS OF: running play

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n (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team

Synonyms:
run, running, running game
Types:
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draw, draw play
(American football) the quarterback moves back as if to pass and then hands the ball to the fullback who is running toward the line of scrimmage
end run, sweep
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
return
(American football) the act of running back the ball after a kickoff or punt or interception or fumble
reverse
(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
rush, rushing
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
double reverse
(American football) a running play in which a first reverse is followed by a second reverse
Type of:
football play
(American football) a play by the offensive team
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