running game

/ˌrʌnɪŋ geɪm/

Other forms: running games

Definitions of running game

1. noun

   (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
   synonyms: run, running, running play

   types:

   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