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touchbacks

The correct spelling is touchbacks.

How to pronounce touchbacks

noun

Say it like: Tow-chb-aks

The correct spelling is touchbacks. The result of a play (usually a kickoff or punt) in which the ball passes out the back of the end zone or a team otherwise gains possession of the ball in their own end zone. For example: "The ball sailed into the end zone for a touchback and the Eagles had possession on the 20-yard line. https//web.archive.org/web/20060111202354/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/gameday/postGameArchive.jsp?id=16746"

Usage Examples

The ball sailed into the end zone for a touchback and the Eagles had possession on the 20-yard line. https//web.archive.org/web/20060111202354/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/gameday/postGameArchive.jsp?id=16746

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The result of a play (usually a kickoff or punt) in which the ball passes out the back of the end zone or a team otherwise gains possession of the ball in their own end zone.
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