Long snapper

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In American football, the term long snapper refers to a player who is a specialized center during punts, field goals, and extra point attempts. His job is to snap the ball as quickly and accurately as possible. During field goals and point after tries, the snap is received by the holder. During punt plays the snap is delivered to the punter. A good, consistent long snapper is hard to find, and many marginally talented players have found a niche exclusively as long snappers.

A "bad snap" is a snap which causes the delay of a kick or the failure of a play. It is usually because of an inaccurate snap.

The long snapper still performs the normal tasks of a center and also runs downfield after the ball has been punted to help defend the punt return.

Many long snappers find their position to be the hardest on the field. On punts, most NFL long snappers get the ball to the punter in .70 seconds and immediately attempt to make the tackle downfield.

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Positions in American football and Canadian football
Offense		Defense		Special teams
Linemen	Guard, Tackle, Center	Linemen	Tackle, End, Nose tackle	Kicking players	Placekicker, Punter
Quarterback		Linebackers		Snapping	Long snapper, Holder
Backs	Running back, Fullback, H-back	Backs	Cornerback, Safety	Returning	Punt returner, Kick returner
Receivers	Wide receiver, Tight end	Backs	Nickelback, Dimeback	Tackling	Gunner
Formations - Nomenclature