car*ry
What Is The Definition Of A Carry In Football?
1. A carry is when an offensive player is handed the football and they have intent of gaining yardage running the ball. A quarterback can also be given credit for a carry if they scramble and run with the ball past the line of scrimmage.
Although quarterbacks and wide receivers can be credited with a carry, it is the running back who gets the majority of the carries during a football game.
Examples Of How Carry Is Used In Commentary
1. Sanders ran for 139 yards today on only 25 carries. That is an average of 5.5 yards per carry.
Sport The Term Is Used
1. Football