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How trick plays work

Trick plays in football are designed acts of deception that exploit an opponent's tendencies or schematic weaknesses, ...
NBA trick plays aren’t about flash they’re about timing, spacing, and misdirection. In this video, we break down five genius ...
The one play that didn't make the highlight reel was the greatest.
The Philly Special is an upcoming ESPN 30-for-30 documentary about the Eagles iconic Super Bowl LII trick play. The ...
SMU’s coach Rhett Lashlee raises the Holiday Bowl trophy during the post-game celebration on Friday Jan. 2, 2026. (Photo by Kristos Zafiropoulos) It was more than just the moments from the Holiday ...
PLAY touchdown, giving the San Francisco 49ers the lead over the Philadelphia Eagles.
QB-turned-WR Jauan Jennings shocked the Eagles with a version of their own trick play for another playoff touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey.
PHILADELPHIA – The Linc fell silent. Eerily silent.
SAN DIEGO — When asked how often they practiced the double-reverse trick play SMU unleashed on its second play in the 24-19 Holiday Bowl over No. 17 Arizona, Mustangs Kevin Jennings, Yamir Knight and ...
Indiana All-American cornerback D'Angelo Ponds caught a pass during IU's blowout win over Oregon in the College Football Playoff Semifinal. It was all part of the Hoosiers' game plan. ATLANTA — ...