Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
end-around
noun
/ˈend əˌraʊnd/
Definition
A type of play in football where the ball is handed off to a player who then runs around the end of the line of scrimmage.
Examples
- The quarterback executed an end-around, allowing the receiver to gain significant yards.
- During the game, the coach called for an end-around play, catching the defense off guard.
Meaning
The term refers to a strategic move often used in football to bypass defenders and gain yardage by running around the outside of the defensive line.
Synonyms
- run-around
- reverse
- outside run
