Long Snapper

The Long Snapper (LS)(also called: Deep Snapper)(DS) is a Special Teams Position, located in the center of the offensive line. The Long Snapper, is a specialized Center, who Snaps the Football at the 3 yard line, to the Holder who is 12 yards behind him. Then the Placekicker, kicks the ball. If the ball goes in the Field Goal, they get 3 points.

Responsibility
The main responsibility of the Long Snapper is to Snap the Football to the Holder, without the ball being too low, too high, or too slow. If the Holder does not succeed in catching the football, the play is automatically over.

Punting
If it's 4th down, and the team decides to Punt the Football, the Long Snapper will have to Snap it to the Punter. Then the Punter will have to kick it over the line of scrimmage, and as deep as he can down field.

Missing the Snap
If for some reason, the Punter does not catch the Football, it is considered a Fumble, and the other team has a chance to recover it. If the Punter recovers the ball, the only thing he can do is run up field, he cannot pass. So, the Long Snappers job here is to block.