Football Play Definitions

Flashcards covering football play definitions and responsibilities from the lecture notes.

What is the primary action for a "Dive" or "Wedge" play?

Take a play step and attack the front guy (Always ace).

What is the objective of a "Lead" play?

Push the guy in front.

How do you execute a "Gut" play?

Attack in front; if there's no one, climb to the linebackers.

What does "(R) Blast" indicate?

Play in the direction of whatever number is called.

How should you execute "(L) Power, Stretch, Sweep" plays?

Run sideways, hit the first guy you see in whatever direction, knowing no one will be in front of you.

How do you execute a "(R) Counter left number" play?

Take a step left, then run right.

What do you do if a counter play goes 'number right'?

Run in the direction of Brody and Kaz.

How do you execute "Zone" or "Read Option" (Utah Gator) plays?

Step the play and push the guy; if there's no one, climb to the backer.

What should you do if there's no one to block in your direction on a "Zone" or "Read Option" play?

Run in your direction without worry.

What is the objective of "P - 999/Mesh"?

Stay in place and don't let the guy get to the quarterback (QB).

What is the responsibility during "P - Dagger" on the left side, and what happens on the right?

Left side is your responsibility ('mine'); on the right, it's a normal pass.