10 Facts About Trick play

However, timing the Trick play is difficult, and with two lateral passes and a forward throw, the chances for error are great.

The Trick play requires all passes prior to the final one thrown by the quarterback to be either parallel to the line of scrimmage or backwards, since only one forward pass is allowed per Trick play.

Reverse:A similar trick play is a reverse, which often begins as an end-around.

The use of dual quarterbacks in this manner has unusual statistical side effects; the 2015 NFL season saw Matt Cassel officially considered the Buffalo Bills' opening day starting quarterback because their first offensive play was a two-quarterback trick play with usual starter Tyrod Taylor as wide receiver.

Hook and lateral:Also known as a "hook and ladder", the hook and lateral Trick play involves a lateral pass after a completed forward pass.

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The most common variant of this Trick play involves a receiver who runs a curl pattern, catches a short pass, then immediately laterals the ball to another receiver running a crossing route.

In general terms the Trick play is very similar to the Statue of Liberty, although it gives the quarterback more room for motion.

The Trick play is dangerous for the receiver since the trajectory of the football's "bounce" is unpredictable due to the oblong shape of the ball.

The Trick play resulted in a touchdown and helped Seattle recover from a 16–point deficit en route to a Super Bowl XLIX appearance.

Tackle-eligible Trick play involves placing an offensive tackle in the position of a tight end.