How to Spike a Football
Spiking the ball is an appropriate exclamation point after scoring a touchdown, but getting the right bounce is crucial.
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Things You'll Need
- Athletic Socks
- Athletic Tapes
- Football Cleats
- Football Gear
- Football Helmets
- Football Uniforms
- Footballs
Instructions
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Cross the goal line.
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Hold the football tightly in one hand with your fingers over the laces.
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Raise the ball overhead, then throw it into the turf as hard as you can.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep the points of the ball parallel to the ground so that the ball hits on its side. A hard impact on its side will shoot the ball straight up 10 to 15 feet.
Do not spike the ball directly at an opposing player or a referee, or you may incur an unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty.
If you're a Pop Warner, high school or college player, spiking during a game is probably illegal.
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Comments
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Jim Jones
Aug 11, 2009
And watch the Official throw a yellow flag and walk of 15 yards. This is taunting and poor sportmanship and I would throw my flag everytime as required by all rules except the NFL. -
Nov 22, 2005
Make sure that you don't spike the football straight down, it might bounce up and hit you in the nose. Trust me, it can happen, and it doesn't feel too good!
