How To Fumblerooski

  • April 20, 2009
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Nothing infuriates an opposing football team quite as much as a trick play.

You Will Need

  • Football game
  • Offensive possession
How To Fumblerooski: Hike the ball

Step 1: Hike the ball

Have the center hike the football.

How To Fumblerooski: Have the QB “fumble” the ball

Step 2: Have the QB “fumble” the ball

Tell the quarterback to take the ball and place it on the ground — technically a fumble.

Since the ball has been “fumbled,” members of the offensive line—particularly the guards—are now legally able to touch it.

How To Fumblerooski: Have a guard pick up the ball

Step 3: Have a guard pick up the ball

Have a guard suddenly turn away from the offensive line and pick up the ball.

How To Fumblerooski: Have the guard run

Step 4: Have the guard run

Have your running back or backs run up one side of the field while the guard runs the opposite direction.

Fake a handoff between your quarterback and one of the running backs to help bolster the misdirection.

How To Fumblerooski: Block as needed

Step 5: Block as needed

Block for the guard as needed. If done quickly and correctly, he should have an open side of the field with no one even watching him.

A variation of this play, called the Bumarooski, was successfully used by the San Diego Chargers against the Denver Broncos in the 2006 season.

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HeatherM

Tommy this is great! I really like the color techniques and freeze frames you use especially the ending! Nice work.

over 2 years ago by HeatherM

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