snap count
snap count — 名詞
1. The quarterback's vocal signal, usually a short series of numbers, that tells th
開球計數
四分衛喊出的開球時機信號
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.
四分衛將開球計數從三改成二，藉此騙過防守組。
changed the snap count — varies the count to mislead defense
The center snapped the ball on the first number of the snap count.
中鋒依照開球計數的第一個數字將球傳出。
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.
那位新秀在生涯第一場 NFL 比賽中記不住開球計數。
With the crowd roaring, the offense used a silent snap count.
觀眾歡呼聲震耳欲聾，進攻組改用無聲開球計數。
silent snap count — used when crowd noise is too loud
The whole offense had to memorize the new snap count before the fourth quarter.
整個進攻組在第四節開打前都得記住新的開球計數。
memorize the snap count — players must learn the count
- silent snap count
- hard snap count
- change the snap count
- on two / on three
- 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."