A play used in short yardage situations as the quarterback takes the snap from the center and immediately runs forward behind his blockers.

An play wherein the quarterback receives the ball after the snap and immediately runs forward through the opposition, with his own team blocking for him.

A running play in which the quarterback keeps the ball and plows ahead for 1 yard behind his blockers, in an attempt to get a first down or score a touchdown.

Akin to the "quarterback keeper", it is when the quarterback tries to gain short yardage by keeping the ball and running forward. Usually used when the offense only needs less than one yard.

A quarterback sneak is a play in American football in which the quarterback, upon taking the center snap, dives ahead behind the offensive line.