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Trap 34

Running back hits a quick trap through the interior from the gun.

Concept: Backside guard pulls to trap the first lineman past the down block while the center blocks back.

Age version
TGCGTQBRBWWWRWR
Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
12U — Master it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Play movement — schematic, not to scale

Grows with your players

Same play, more layers as they age up — teach it once and build on it every season for a consistent program.

  1. 6UIntroduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill.
  2. 8UAdd the lead: Add the pulling guard(s) leading through the hole.
  3. 10UAdd deception: Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look.
  4. 12UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.

Every position's job

QB

Catch the snap, hand to the back quickly on the interior trap.

Coach it with
Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle WR Hands and Catching
RB

Take the handoff and hit the interior downhill, cutting off the trap block.

Coach it with
QB-RB Mesh Handoff RB Blitz Pickup Pull and Kick Technique
Playside Guard

Down-block the first inside defender.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block RB Blitz Pickup
Backside Guard

Pull and trap the first lineman past the down block.

Coach it with
Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle Down Block Angle Drive
Center

Block back on the nose to seal the middle.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block Down Block Angle Drive Combo Double-Team to Linebacker
Playside Tackle

Down-block inside or climb to the linebacker.

Coach it with
Second-Level Climb to Backer WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block
Backside Tackle

Hinge or scoop to protect the backside.

Coach it with
Scoop / Cutoff Block Pass Set Kick-Slide Hinge Back-Side Block
TE

Base or down-block at the point of attack.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block RB Blitz Pickup
WB

Arc or seal the edge.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block Down Block Angle Drive Combo Double-Team to Linebacker
Split End

Stalk the corner or run off the safety.

Flanker

Block the overhang.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block Screen Setup & Block in Space TE Seal and Arc Block

How to teach it

  • 1Backside guard pulls to trap the first lineman past the down block; center blocks back.
  • 2Back hits it downhill immediately — this is a quick trap.
  • 3Trapping guard uses outside shoulder to kick the defender.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Guard pulls too deep and is late — keep the pull tight and flat.
  • !Back is slow and clogs the hole — decisive downhill first step.
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