Take A Knee

take a knee

Definition

1. This refers to when the quarterback snaps the ball and immediately takes a knee behind the center in order to run out the clock. By taking a knee, it automatically ends the play forcing the other team to take a timeout, if they have any left, in order to stop the clock.

Example

1. With the lead intact, Brady snaps the ball and takes a knee to run out the clock and preserve the win.

Sport The Term Is Used

1. Football

Also Known As:

1. Kneel