End-around

[6] End-arounds are usually preferred to reverses in the NFL; although they are less convincing, they offer lower risk.

Also, end-arounds require less time to complete, thus reducing the chance of a large loss of yardage.

[8] The fly sweep is commonly seen at the high school and college level, but not as often at the professional level due to the defensive linemen generally being faster and thus able to stop the play for minimal or no gain, or even a loss.

A derivative of the end-around has the quarterback hand off to a running back, then pretend he still has the ball, and is giving it to the wide receiver circling behind the action.

This technique is intended to increase the effectiveness of the play as the game develops, due to defenders becoming much more hesitant to commit either way.