quarterback sneak

American  

noun

Football.

1. a play in which the quarterback charges into the middle of the line, usually immediately after receiving the ball from the center.

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Etymology

Origin of quarterback sneak

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

In two playoff wins, the-bend-but-don’t-break defense has given up only seven points — a one-yard quarterback sneak in the first quarter by Birmingham’s Kevin Hawkins.

From Los Angeles Times

Plenty of teams have tried to emulate the Philadelphia Eagles’ controversial “Tush Push” quarterback sneak play.

From The Wall Street Journal

And, oh yeah, standing even though his coach threw him to the wolves by calling a quarterback sneak from the goal line.

From Los Angeles Times

The “Tush Push” is a version of a quarterback sneak in which two or three players line up behind the signal caller and help drive him forward in short-yardage situations.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a version of a quarterback sneak, with the offensive line bunched up in front of the signal-caller and a pair of players directly behind him.

From Los Angeles Times