Fullback Trap Pass Flat
Quarterback fakes the fullback trap and dumps to the flat.
Concept: Fullback fakes then leaks to the flat as a safety valve behind aggressive run-blocking action.
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.
- 12UIntroduce: Learn the footwork and the primary read; protect first, then complete the easy throw.
- 14UAdd the pass: Add the play-action throw off this run action. Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Every position's job
Fake the fullback trap, then dump the ball to the flat as a safety valve.
Fake the trap into the line, then leak out to the flat as the outlet.
Fake or check-release to hold the linebackers.
Show aggressive run/trap block, then set to protect.
Show the trap pull, then protect the pocket.
Show the down block, then anchor the pocket.
Show run, then set the edge.
Show run then hinge to protect the backside.
Release on a seam or intermediate route as a secondary read.
Clear out vertically to pull coverage away from the flat.
Run off the underneath defender to open the flat.
How to teach it
- 1Line shows aggressive run-blocking action to suck the linebackers up.
- 2Fullback fakes the trap, then leaks to the flat as the safety valve.
- 3QB sells the trap fake before dumping to the leaking fullback.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Fullback leaks too early and gets covered — teach him to sell the trap first.
- !QB stares down the flat — teach him to look off with the fake before the dump.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.