noun
- plural of touchback: in American football, a play in which the ball is downed behind the goal line after being kicked or passed there by the opposing team, resulting in the ball being placed at the 20-yard line
Usage: American football
Examples
- The punter aimed for touchbacks to prevent good field position.
- Three touchbacks in the first quarter kept the opposing offense deep in their territory.
- The kicker’s strong leg resulted in several touchbacks during the game.
- Touchbacks give the receiving team possession at their own 20-yard line.
- The coach was pleased with the number of touchbacks his special teams unit achieved.
- Modern NFL rules have made touchbacks more common on kickoffs.