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About Football Glossary - Automatic

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Definition: Changing a play at the line of scrimmage by calling out predetermined set of signals.
Also Known As: audible, check off
Examples:
An automatic is often called by the quarterback when he doesn't like the play call after getting a look at the defensive formation.
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