Think of a play that looks straight‑forward, then twist it around like a maze. Start with a quick shotgun set, all the backs moving as if you’re going to a sweep. On the snap, the quarterback fakes a pass to the slot receiver, then hands off to a deep safety. The safety runs the opposite direction, drawing the linebackers out of position. Meanwhile, the outside receiver plants a fake block, then bursts down the line. Once the defenders are chasing the safety, the slot runner explodes up the middle. The key is the double misdirection—if the defense follows the fake, the ball is in a lane with no one to block; if they stay with the real route, the safety is left alone. It’s a classic labyrinth: keep the defenders guessing, and they’ll lose the map.