Football 101
Basic Plays
When the offense (the team in control of the ball) tries to come up with clever ways to move the ball downfield, it's called a play. The defense, on the other hand, moves around into different formations to best react to the clever plays of the offense.
Curl or Hook - The curl or hook route is when the receiver runs straight ahead to a predetermined point (normally between 10 and 15 yards), stops and turns toward the quarterback to receive the pass.
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