Meaning of long snap | Babel Free

Definitions

An underhand pass from the center to the punter.

Examples

“When I was playing professionally and I wasn't starting, I'd come in and do the long snaps.”

“The long snap typically travels anywhere from 12 and 15 yards, depending on the alignment of the punter.”

“But Paco's long snap from center was high, and the holder, Joey Gallagher, couldn't get the ball down in time for Adam to kick it!”

“In Baltimore's 33 to 14 rout of New England in the AFC's Wild Card playoff game on January 9, 2010, he got off nine perfect long snaps, 3 for extra points, 2 for field goals, and 4 for punts.”

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