"hard count" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hard counts [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} hard count (plural hard counts)
  1. (American football) The situation where the quarterback attempts to draw the defense offside through a deceptive snap count sequence, sometimes accompanied by subtle body movements which simulate the initiation of the play. Categories (topical): Football (American)
    Sense id: en-hard_count-en-noun-800BiGBJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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