Hand-Off: (also known as backward pass) a player's handing of a live ball to another player. The hand-off goes either backwards or laterally, as opposed to a forward pass. Sometimes called a 'switch' in touch football. (Note different usage of term from its rugby meaning.)

 

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Hand-Off: (also known as backward pass) a player's handing of a live ball to another player. The hand-off goes either backwards or laterally, as opposed to a forward pass. Sometimes called a 'switch' . . . View Full Definition

Zone Read: A type of option offense where the quarterback and tail back line up approximately side by side. After the quarterback receives the snap, the two players cross paths and go through the motio . . . View Full Definition

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

Double Reverse: A play in which the ball reverses direction twice behind the line of scrimmage. This is usually accomplished by means of two or three hand-offs, each hand-off going in an opposite direction . . . View Full Definition