down and distance

noun

down and distance

noun
1

American football, Ball games, Football, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports The game situation described using the current scrimmage down and the yardage required to either the line to gain, or the goal line if no line to gain exists.

  • The choice to punt at this down and distance is unusual.

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