#football_play a play by the offensive team in a football game
supertype: play.plan_of_action a preset plan of action in team sports; "the coach drew up the plays for her team"
part: centering
part of: American_football
subtype: touchback (American football) a play in which the opposing team has kicked the football into your end zone
subtype: running_play__runningplay__running__running_game__runninggame a football play in which a player runs with the ball; "the defensive line braced to stop the run"; "the coach put great emphasis on running"
subtype: draw_play__draw the quarterback moves back as if to pass and then hands the ball to the fullback who is running toward the line of scrimmage
subtype: return.running_play the act of running back the football after a kickoff or punt or interception or fumble
subtype: rush.running_play__rushing (football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line; "the linebackers were ready to stop a rush"
subtype: end_run__endrun__sweep (football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
subtype: passing_play__passingplay__pass__passing_game__passinggame__passing a football play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate; "the coach sent in a passing play on third and long"
subtype: forward_pass__aerial a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
subtype: screen_pass a forward pass in which the receiver is protected by a screen of blockers
subtype: lateral_pass__lateral a pass to a receiver upfield from the passer
subtype: handoff a football play in which one player hands the ball to a teammate
subtype: tackle.football_play (football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
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