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Double Play: A defensive play in which two offensive players are put out as a result of one continuous action.

Play Through: (also 'go through') passing the group in front of you (for various reasons) while they wait

Play-Action Pass: A passing play after the quarterback has faked a hand-off.

Play-By-Play Announcer: A type of television sports announcer, usually a professional broadcaster, who functions as narrator of the game's events, keeps track of game time, prompts the comments of the color announc . . . View Full Definition

Play The Gutter: Playing a strike angle from the edge of the gutter.

Play Pattern: Game mechanic. For example, a crossword puzzle entails a different player activity than does a card game.

Play: The plan of action the offensive team has for each snap, for example a running play or pass play

Play Action: A tactic in which the quarterback fakes either a handoff or a throw in order to draw the defense away from the intended offensive method

Play By The Book: To play in accord with the conventional wisdom of the game.

Play Clock: A timer used to increase the pace of the game between plays. The offensive team must snap the ball before the time expires, or receive a 5 yard delay of game foul. Currently, the NFL uses 40 . . . View Full Definition