A trick play, also known as a gadget play, gimmick play or trickeration, is a play in gridiron football that uses deception and unorthodox tactics to fool the opposing team.

In American football, a trick play uses deception, trickery, and unorthodox strategies to fool the opposing team. In most instances, they offer huge rewards if they’re run to perfection, such as a game-deciding touchdown, or huge losses if they aren’t in the form of yardage or a victory.

A trick play in football is a play in which the offense uses unorthodox tactics in order to catch the opposing team off guard. In most instances, a trick play will initially look like a regular play only for the offense to do something the defenders are not expecting.