Difference between revisions of "Safety (football)"
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| − | A '''safety''' in [[football]] results when a defensive player tackles an opposing offensive player with the football in the offensive team's endzone. For the tackle behind the goal-line, the defensive team is awarded two points. In addition, the offensive player can run out of bounds behind the goal line or down the ball himself to award a safety to the opposing team. | + | A '''safety''' in [[football]] results when a defensive player tackles an opposing offensive player with the football in the offensive team's endzone. For the tackle behind the goal-line, the defensive team is awarded two points. In addition, the offensive player can run out of bounds behind the goal line or down the ball himself to award a safety to the opposing team. A safety also results if a [[quarterback]] is called for intentional grounding while in the end zone. |
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Revision as of 04:45, January 6, 2008
A safety in football results when a defensive player tackles an opposing offensive player with the football in the offensive team's endzone. For the tackle behind the goal-line, the defensive team is awarded two points. In addition, the offensive player can run out of bounds behind the goal line or down the ball himself to award a safety to the opposing team. A safety also results if a quarterback is called for intentional grounding while in the end zone.
