The term 'quarterback option' refers to the various strategies available to a quarterback in American football. These strategies include punting (4 letters), passing (4 letters), sneaking (5 letters), KEEPER (6 letters), screenpass (10 letters) and forwardpass (11 letters). Punting involves kicking the ball away from the offensive team, while passing involves throwing the ball to a teammate. Sneaking is when the quarterback runs with the ball himself, while a KEEPER is when the quarterback runs with the ball after faking a handoff. A screenpass is when the quarterback throws the ball to a receiver who is behind blockers, and a forwardpass is when the quarterback throws the ball downfield.