touchback (Meaning)
touchback (n)
(American football) a play in which the opposing team has kicked the football into your end zone
touchback (n.)
The act of touching the football down by a player behind his own goal line when it received its last impulse from an opponent; -- distinguished from safety touchdown.
Synonyms & Antonyms of touchback
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touchback Sentence Examples
- The fumble resulted in a touchback, giving the opponent possession on their own 20-yard line.
- The running back managed to reach the end zone, but the tackle forced him out of bounds, resulting in a touchback.
- After the safety was scored, the team regained possession via touchback.
- The kickoff sailed through the end zone, giving the receiving team a touchback and starting their drive from their own 25-yard line.
- The punt was downed inside the opponent's 10-yard line, resulting in a touchback and giving the opponent good field position.
- The touchback gave the team a fresh start and the opportunity to strategize their next offensive play.
- The touchback video review confirmed that the ball carrier had broken the plane of the goal line before being tackled.
- The touchback rule prevents teams from scoring safeties on their own goal line.
- The touchback gave the defense a chance to regroup and adjust their strategy.
- The touchback was a strategic advantage for the team, allowing them to start their drive with the ball in the middle of the field.
FAQs About the word touchback
(American football) a play in which the opposing team has kicked the football into your end zoneThe act of touching the football down by a player behind his own
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The fumble resulted in a touchback, giving the opponent possession on their own 20-yard line.
The running back managed to reach the end zone, but the tackle forced him out of bounds, resulting in a touchback.
After the safety was scored, the team regained possession via touchback.
The kickoff sailed through the end zone, giving the receiving team a touchback and starting their drive from their own 25-yard line.
