How to Use punt formation in a Sentence

punt formation

noun

• The key part of that drive was an offsides against the Gators when the Rams were in punt formation.
  — Mike May, sun-sentinel.com, 1 Nov. 2019
• This time, Westlake was in punt formation and the snap went over the punter’s head.
  — Ryan Isley, cleveland, 10 Oct. 2020
• On fourth-and-one at their own 30, the Wolverines lined up in a punt formation.
  — Rainer Sabin, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2021
• On the final play of the first half, Lawrence ran for a 54-yard touchdown out of punt formation.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2021
• Play of the Game: Facing a fourth-and-2 on their first possession of the game at the Williamson 44, the Bulldogs lined up in punt formation.
  — Ben Thomas | [e-mail], al, 13 Sep. 2019
• In punt formation to start the second quarter, Pandy took a direct snap and ran 32 yards for a first down.
  — Michael Lev, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2021
• With the score tied 7-all, Anderson lined up in a punt formation and scrambled up the middle for a first down.
  — Blake Ells, al, 29 Oct. 2021
• Then, holder Pat O’Donnell sent him off the field and the Bears were in punt formation, content to let the play clock run out and take a delay of game penalty.
  — Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, 30 Sep. 2019
• In a crazy minute to start the fourth quarter, Gardendale lost 31 yards on a bad snap in punt formation at the Gardendale 31.
  — al, 13 Nov. 2021
• With the team in punt formation, a low snap from center caused Bondy’s punter to touch the turf with his knees, giving Thompson the ball on the Patriots’ 27-yard line.
  — Robert Avery, Houston Chronicle, 23 Sep. 2019
• Instead punter Nick Schrage, from punt formation, took off running, gained 15 yards and a first down to the Buffalo 43.
  — Usa Today Sports, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2017
• The gunner lines up in the split-end position in punt formation with the intent of being the first defensive player on the scene when the punt comes down.
  — Mark Inabinett, AL.com, 22 Oct. 2017
• Williams took a direct snap in punt formation and converted a fourth down play in the second quarter.
  — José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2022
• Carter, in punt formation, spotted an opening in the Lake Central defenses and elected to go for the first down.
  — Post-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2017
• Senior Sam Robinson, lined up behind the line in punt formation, took a direct snap and ran 44 yards for a touchdown.
  — James Weber, The Enquirer, 27 Aug. 2022
• Kilgore registered a safety in the season opener when the ball was snapped over the head of Pittman, who was lined up in punt formation.
  — Mark Wright, star-telegram, 21 Dec. 2017
• Three plays later, Pearland was in punt formation facing fourth-and-21.
  — Houston Chronicle, 27 Sep. 2019
• Tight end Matt Alaimo, a former quarterback who was lined up as a blocker, took the direct snap on a punt formation and tried to complete a pass.
  — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 3 Oct. 2021
• The other was charged to junior linebacker Demouy Kennedy in punt formation.
  — Michael Casagrande | [e-mail], al, 29 Sep. 2022
• After initially lining up to go for it on fourth down, the Texans shifted back to a punt formation.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 11 Oct. 2021
• Passing out of the punt formation in his career, Koch has completed all seven of his pass attempts for 82 yards.
  — Jacob Calvin Meyer, baltimoresun.com, 26 Aug. 2021
• With the Scouts trailing 25-7 midway through the third quarter, Lake Forest went into punt formation.
  — Steve Sadin, chicagotribune.com, 21 Sep. 2019
• McCarron threw one pass last season, and that came with Houston in punt formation.
  — Mark Inabinett | [e-mail], al, 10 Aug. 2021
• The Comets surprisingly showed punt formation on fourth, but the Thunderhawks weren’t fooled.
  — Evan Merrill, The Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2021
• Hodges took the snap in punt formation, stepped forward and, as Browns blockers staved off the Saints defense, suddenly raced through a gaping hole downfield.
  — Marc Bona, cleveland, 2 June 2020
• Intended receiver Tre’Quan Smith was mugged on the play, but there is no pass interference on plays when the offense lines up in a punt formation.
  — Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, 10 Dec. 2019
• Los Angeles took a safety when returner Brandon Powell ran out of the end zone on punt formation after a three-and-out.
  — Joe Reedy, ajc, 18 Sep. 2022
• There was no flag, however, because by rule there is no pass interference when the offense is in punt formation.
  — Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, 8 Dec. 2019
• But officials noted that pass interference could not be called on a pass made out of apparent punt formation.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 9 Dec. 2019

Last Updated: 24 Jul 2024