Prompt Title: Football Jargon Defined

The term "Flea Flicker" in football can often be misunderstood due to its unorthodox nature as a trick play. Here's a breakdown of what people might think it means versus what it actually entails:

Misunderstood Meaning:

Some people might simply consider the flea flicker to be a kind of pass or not fully understand the dynamics involved in executing this play.

Actual Meaning:

The Flea Flicker is a complex trick play that's designed to deceive the defense into thinking a running play is underway when in fact, a passing play is being executed. Here's a step-by-step breakdown:

1. Offensive Line Blocking: The offensive line (O-Line) blocks as though it's a running play. They need to ensure they don't move too far beyond the line of scrimmage to avoid an illegal man downfield penalty​¹​.

2. Running Back's Role (RB): The play starts with a fake handoff from the quarterback to the running back. This fake handoff is crucial as it sets the stage for misleading the defense​²​.

3. Misleading the Defense: The primary objective is to fool the defense into committing to stop a running play. This is achieved by the initial setup and the running back's movement towards the line of scrimmage as if it were a regular running play​³​.

4. Execution of the Pass: After the fake handoff, the running back flicks or laterals the ball back to the quarterback, who then attempts a pass, usually aimed deep down the field​⁴​.

The Flea Flicker requires a high level of coordination among the quarterback, running back, and wide receivers, making it a high-risk but potentially high-reward play if executed correctly.

I will proceed to research the next term on your list, "fumble", to provide a similar breakdown of misunderstood versus actual meaning.