Question: how to train your cat to play dead?
Answer: Call your cat's name. Grab your cat's favorite treats and urge him to come to you. ... 
Place a treat where your cat can enjoy it. ... 
Place your hands into position. ... 
Say "bang, bang" or "play dead." Gently press down on your cat's back, until she reclines or stretches on the floor.
Release the cat.