Bootleg

/ˈbutˌlɛg/ noun

A play action fake where the quarterback rolls out in the opposite direction of the running back fake, often with a tight end or fullback providing additional protection. The play is designed to fool the defense about the quarterback's location.

From the Prohibition-era term for illegal alcohol smuggling, referencing the deceptive nature of hiding something. The football usage emerged in the 1960s, emphasizing the play's reliance on misdirection and concealment.

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