snap count
snap count — noun
1. The quarterback's vocal signal, usually a short series of numbers, that tells th
The quarterback's vocal signal, usually a short series of numbers, that tells the offensive players the split-second when the ball is snapped to start the action.
The quarterback changed the snap count from three to two to trick the defense.
changed the snap count — varies the count to mislead defense
The center snapped the ball on the first number of the snap count.
on the first number of the snap count — the count signals the snap moment
The rookie struggled to remember the snap count during his first NFL game.
With the crowd roaring, the offense used a silent snap count.
The whole offense had to memorize the new snap count before the fourth quarter.
- cadence
more general term for the rhythmic call; snap count specifically refers to the number within the cadence
文法句型
snap count + singular verb
用法筆記
Domain-specific to American football. Frequently modified by adjectives such as silent, hard, or quick. Often used in the pattern "go on [number]" as in "go on three."