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Well, there are two instances during a football game where you might hear the term 'spike'.
1) When a team is behind in the score and it is late in the game and that team is on offense, or when it is late in the second quarter and a team on offense has a chance to score points, they may go into a 'hurry up' mode where they try to execute as many plays as possible and save as much time as possible (the 'hurry up' mode can also be referred to as a 'no huddle' offense). One thing they can do to save time, especially if they don't have any time outs left, is to intentionally throw an incomplete pass to stop the clock. What you might see when a team is running the 'hurry up' offense late in a half/game is, after a completed pass that gains yardage downfield, the offensive players rush up to the line of scrimmage and get set. The center will snap the ball to the quarterback and he will immediately throw the ball down to the ground at his feet (the ball must be thrown forward) for an incomplete pass. This is called 'spiking the ball'. This was illegal in the NFL until 10 or so years ago when the Rules Committee decided to allow this play in an effort to give the offense a chance to save time and to, hopefully, make the end of the half/game more dramatic.
2) After scoring a touchdown, the scoring player may slam the ball violently to the ground in celebration. This is also known as 'spiking the ball' and was started back in the 1960s by a receiver for the New York Giants named Homer Jones as a way to celebrate scoring a touchdown.
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Can you spike a football after a touchdown?
Yes. Spiking the ball to celebrate a big play is usually an automatic "Delay of Game" penalty. However there is an exception to allow the player to spike the ball after a touchdown.
What does football mean?
It means kicking the ball with the foot.
Who invented the spike in football?
Homer Jones, a wide receiver for the New York Giants from 1965-1969 and the Cleveland Browns in 1970, was the first player to spike the ball in the end zone after scoring a touchdown in 1965.
What is checking the ball down in football?
kicking the ball
How do you lace a football?
you swing your foot at the ball.
What is the history of the quarterback spike play in football?
In gridiron football, a spike of the ball is a play in which the quarterback intentionally throws the ball at the ground immediately after the snap
Can you spike a football after a touchdown?
Yes. Spiking the ball to celebrate a big play is usually an automatic "Delay of Game" penalty. However there is an exception to allow the player to spike the ball after a touchdown.
Can you spike the ball after a score in college football?
I guess that you "Can", but the act results in an Unsportsmanlike Conduct penalty of 15 yds to be enforced on the kickoff.
How is a spike ball hit volleyball?
A spike ball hit is when your hand is open and you hit the ball (hard) to the other side.
What does football mean?
It means kicking the ball with the foot.
Comparison of American Football and France Football?
American Football uses an oval ball and french football means Soccer.
Who invented the spike in football?
Homer Jones, a wide receiver for the New York Giants from 1965-1969 and the Cleveland Browns in 1970, was the first player to spike the ball in the end zone after scoring a touchdown in 1965.
What does heritage mean in football boots?
it means distributing the ball
In which sport can you spike the ball over the net?
the sport u can spike the ball over the net is vollyball. the spike is also known as a slam
Can you spike a spiked ball?
Golf, Soccer, baseball, and Football... By the way they are called cleats.
What is a football in soccer?
In soccer, the "football" is what they call the specific type of ball used in the game. The Laws of the Game define the exact size, shape, material, and pressure that is to be used.
What does a kill mean in volleyball?
A spike that is not returned by the other team resulting in a point
