Hard count
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A hard count by a quarterback at the beginning of a gridiron football play is an audible snap count that uses an irregular, accented cadence. When used, the center will hike the ball to the quarterbac
The Navy defensive (left) and Texas Tech offensive line (right) square off prior to a snap
Snap (gridiron football)
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A snap is the backward passing of the ball in gridiron football at the start of play from scrimmage.
Hard count
…A hard count by a quarterback at the beginning of a gridiron football play is an audible snap count that uses an irregular, accented (thus, the term "hard") cadence. When used, the center will hike the ball to the quarterback on an accented syllable…
The center snaps the ball between his legs.
Illustration showing positions of the men just before the ball is passed
Exchange of the snap between the center's legs