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No, in football, the quarterback does not have to say "hike" before the play starts. The quarterback can use any signal or word to start the play, such as "ready" or "go."
Fake runs are typically called PLAY ACTION. Usually a fake pass is run before a DRAW play with the Running Back or Quarterback then running.
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No. Before he was starting quarterback, Kordell Stewart was a wide receiver in 1995 and 1996.
A sack is when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage before he can throw a forward pass/lateral. Tackling the quarterback behind the lime of scrimmage on a running play is not considered a sack.
The clock starts when the Ball is ready for play.
One player could play both fullback and quarterback but not on the same play ... could play fullback one play and quarterback the next.
Actually, it is called 'play action' or 'play action pass' and that is when the quarterback fakes a hand off to a running back and then drops back to throw the ball. It is also called a 'play fake'.
The center delivers the ball to the quarterback. center
The exchange between the center and quarterback is called a snap, the exchange between a running back and quarterback is a hand off and the exchange between a quarterback and receiver is a reception
The play is called a "halfback pass." In this play, the quarterback pitches the ball to the running back, who then has the option to throw the ball downfield, typically catching the defense off guard. It's a trick play designed to exploit defensive coverage and create big-play opportunities.
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