A designed play in which a pass is thrown to a receiver who then laterals to a teammate.
Example sentencesExamples
Using such trickery as flea-flickers, halfback-option passes, and tackle-eligible plays, the Jets have been one of the most unpredictable teams in the league, yet have remained fundamentally sound.
Morrall threw three interceptions in the first two quarters - from the Jets' six- and 15-yard lines and on the final play of the half, when he had Jimmy Orr wide open on a flea-flicker but didn't see him.
The team tried a flea-flicker, but that failed.
First, he tossed a flea-flicker to Muhammad for a 43-yard gain.
Definition of flea-flicker in US English:
flea-flicker
noun
American Football
A designed play in which a pass is thrown to a receiver who then laterals to a teammate.
Example sentencesExamples
The team tried a flea-flicker, but that failed.
Morrall threw three interceptions in the first two quarters - from the Jets' six- and 15-yard lines and on the final play of the half, when he had Jimmy Orr wide open on a flea-flicker but didn't see him.
First, he tossed a flea-flicker to Muhammad for a 43-yard gain.
Using such trickery as flea-flickers, halfback-option passes, and tackle-eligible plays, the Jets have been one of the most unpredictable teams in the league, yet have remained fundamentally sound.