call a play

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To decide and announce the next tactical move, in American football.

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Examples (10)

  • The coach decided to call a bold play on fourth down.
  • It's the quarterback's job to call the plays at the line of scrimmage.
  • The defensive coordinator tried to anticipate what play the opposition would call.
  • They need to call a new play to get a first down.
  • He always calls a strategic play when the game is on the line.
  • The rookie struggled to call the plays under pressure.
  • During the timeout, the head coach will call the next play.
  • She wondered if the team would call a running play or a pass.
  • Their ability to call effective plays won them the championship.
  • The offensive coordinator has called 60 running plays and 44 passes.