Guard Trap Pass
Quarterback fakes the trap up the middle then throws a quick seam.
Concept: Line shows trap blocking while the tight end releases vertically up the seam.
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 trap up the middle, then set and throw the seam to the tight end.
Run the trap fake into the line to pull the linebackers up.
Fake or check-release as an outlet.
Show trap/down-block, then set to protect.
Show the trap pull, then protect the edge/pocket.
Show the down block, then anchor the pocket.
Show trap block, then set the edge.
Show run then hinge to protect the backside.
Release vertically up the seam behind the biting linebackers.
Clear out or run a complementary vertical.
Run off the safety to open the seam.
How to teach it
- 1Line shows trap blocking to suck the linebackers forward, then protects.
- 2Tight end releases vertically up the seam behind the linebackers.
- 3QB's trap fake must be believable to open the middle of the field.
Common mistakes to fix
- !TE releases too slow and the seam closes — teach a quick vertical release off the fake.
- !QB doesn't sell the trap and the LBs drop — emphasize the full run fake.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.