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About Football Glossary - Bootleg

By James Alder, About.com Guide

Definition: An offensive play where the quarterback fakes a hand-off to a running back going one direction while he goes the opposite direction to run or pass.
Examples:
A bootleg is often used against a defense that is overpursuing the ball carrier.
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