English Dictionary

down and distance

noun

(American football) The game situation described using the current scrimmage down and the yardage required to either to the line to gain, or the goal line if no line to gain exists.

The quarterback threw a pass to convert the down and distance.

意味（1）

(American football) The game situation described using the current scrimmage down and the yardage required to either to the line to gain, or the goal line if no line to gain exists.

The choice to punt at this down and distance is unusual.