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What Is The Definition Of Hook And Ladder In Football?
In football, the hook and ladder is a trick play where one player throws a forward pass to a second player who then immediately throws a lateral pass to a third player. The play is sometimes called a “hook and lateral“ or a “Texas hook and lateral.”
Where Does The Hook And Ladder Play Get Its Name?
The hook and ladder play derives its name from the route structure of the two players involved in the action. The first part of the play is the “hook,” which is a short pass to a receiver. The second part is the “ladder,” which is a lateral pass to another player who then takes off down the field.
What Is A Famous Example Of The Hook And Ladder Play In Football?
In the 2007 Fiesta Bowl, Boise State used the hook and ladder play to score a touchdown in the closing seconds of the game. Needing a first down and with only 18 ticks left in the game, quarterback Jared Zabransky threw a 15–yard pass to Drisan James, who then lateraled the ball to Jerard Rabb, who steamrolled down the field for a touchdown, escorted by lead blockers, including Zabransky. In the playbook, Boise State called this play “Circus.” The touchdown and ensuing extra point forced overtime, which Boise State won on another trick play, the Statue of Liberty.
Examples Of How Hook And Ladder Is Used In Commentary
1. The quarterback throws a hook and ladder to the wide receiver, who then laterals the ball to the running back for the touchdown!
Also Seen As:
1. Hook and lateral
2. Texas hook and lateral
Sport The Term Is Used
1. Football
