How to Fumblerooski
Nothing infuriates an opposing football team quite as much as a trick play.
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You Will Need
- Football game
- Offensive possession
Steps
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Step 1
Hike the ball
Have the center hike the football.
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Step 2
Have the QB “fumble” the ball
Tell the quarterback to take the ball and place it on the ground -- technically a fumble.
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Since the ball has been 'fumbled,' members of the offensive line--particularly the guards--are now legally able to touch it.
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Step 3
Have a guard pick up the ball
Have a guard suddenly turn away from the offensive line and pick up the ball.
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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.
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Fake a handoff between your quarterback and one of the running backs to help bolster the misdirection.
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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.
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A variation of this play, called the Bumarooski, was successfully used by the San Diego Chargers against the Denver Broncos in the 2006 season.
