A trap will not catch anything. A gridiron has nothing to do with football. And a green room, thank God, usually isn't. Now that you're fully versed in theatrical terms, break a leg. But not really.
Tension gets results.
Emotion is like an orange, you must squeeze it to get the juice. A performance, like concrete, should be molded, then set. Your first responsibility as an actor is to find the light. Do not look at your partner - you may not see what you want. Always be specific, point to what you are talking about.