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A back judge in football is an official that stands deep into the defensive backfield during regular play. This official is responsible for calling penalties in his location of the field along with several other duties. A back judge also stands under the goalposts on field goal attempts and manages the game clock and tv … Read more
A field judge or FJ in football is an official that lines up roughly twenty yards past the line of scrimmage on one of the sidelines. This official is mainly tasked will calling penalties in his or her area of the field. A field judge is also one of the two officials responsible for standing … Read more
A batted pass in football refers to a pass from the quarterback that is swatted out of the air by a player near the line of scrimmage. Batted passes are considered an incomplete pass unless it is caught by a defender. Batted passes are an often underrated play in football as they can be great … Read more
A stiff arm in football refers to the action of a ball carrier sticking his arm out at a defender in order to push him away. In most cases, a stiff arm will come into contact with the defending player’s helmet. This manoeuvre is most often used by runningbacks though any position may attempt a … Read more
A personal protector in football is a special teams position that focuses on protecting the punter during punt plays. This position lines up closest to the punter and acts as the last line of defense for blocking incoming defenders. Responsibilities Punt Protection Punt protection is the number one priority of a personal protector in football. … Read more
A nickel corner in football is a defensive player that is typically responsible for covering slot receivers or running backs in pass coverage. The nickel corner is the fifth defensive back on the field and is the namesake for the nickel defense. Responsibilities Pass Coverage The number one responsibility of a nickel corner is to … Read more
A kick returner in football is a special teams position that is responsible for returning kickoffs. Kickoffs occur to start the game, the second half, and after each score. This position is typically played by fast and elusive players such as wide receivers or running backs. After recent rule changes, this position has become less … Read more
In football, a punt returner is a special teams position that is tasked with catching and returning punts from the opposing team. Most punt returners also play other positions on the team. This position requires a large amount of speed and agility which is why this job is often given to wide receivers or running … Read more
A gunner in football is a special teams player that is responsible for tackling punt and kick returners. This position is only used on special teams, though they can be crucial in terms of field position throughout the game. Responsibilities Punt Coverage On punt coverage you will find there are two gunners lined up near … Read more
A long snapper in football is a special teams position that is responsible for snapping the ball on field goals and punts. A long snapper only plays a few snaps a game and is the lowest paid position in football. Responsibilities Long Snapping Long snapping is of course the biggest responsibility of the position. On … Read more