play clock
Snap deadline indicator
The play clock is the timer in football that limits how long the offensive team can take between plays.
Typically set at 25 or 40 seconds depending on circumstances, it forces teams to snap the ball or face a delay-of-game penalty.
They let the play clock run down to three seconds before calling timeout.
- timeMeasured passage of moments
- two minute warningAutomatic NFL timeout signal
- whistleShrill air-blown sounder
- snapSudden sharp sound
- line of scrimmageFootball's pre-snap boundary
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