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About Football Glossary - Mousetrap

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Definition: A blocking scheme where a defensive player is allowed through the offensive line only to be blocked by another player behind the line.
Also Known As: trap block
Examples:
A tight end is often put in motion on a mousetrap so that he gets to the area behind the line of scrimmage where the defender is coming through the line.
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