The trap, a common tactic in starfighter combat, was considered "the oldest, simplest, and most effective trick in the book." This maneuver involved an enemy craft attacking two starfighters from the rear. To execute it, both defending ships would perform a sudden break. Should the attacker pursue this maneuver, they would find themselves caught between the two defending ships.
To counter this, the attacking fighter's optimal strategy was to feign an attack on the lead ship. As the wingman moved into position for a shot, the attacker, now in a defensive position, could execute either a Tallon Roll or a Reverse Throttle Hop.