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About Football Glossary - Center

By James Alder, About.com

Definition: 1. The offensive lineman who hikes (or snaps) the ball to the quarterback at the start of each play. 2. The act of hiking (or snapping) the football.
Pronunciation: Sen' tûr
Examples:
After snapping the football, the center must be ready to block the defensive linemen.
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