Snap

A Snap (also called a: Hike) is a hand off the Center gives to the Quarterback, passing the football in between his legs, and up to the Quarterbacks hands. This is done in every single play.

Types of Snaps
There are different types of Snaps done depending on the play. There is the Long Snap, done by the Long Snapper, the Shotgun Snap, done by the Center, and a regular Snap, also done by the Center.

Long Snap
The Long Snap is done by a Long Snapper. This Snap is done to make Extra Points, after a Touchdown. To successfully do a Long Snap, the Long Snapper has to Snap the ball 12 yards to the Holder. Then the Placekicker makes a kick.

Shotgun Snap
A Shotgun Snap is similar to a Long Snap. In a shotgun play, the Center will Snap the football 5 yards to the Quarterback (instead of a Punter, as it is not a Special Teams play), and then the play will lead on. Shotguns, are considered regular snaps. They are not regular hand offs from the Center to the Quarterback. The Shotgun Snap is more like a pass to from the Center to the Quarterback.