General
no-huddle
What does no-huddle mean?
An offensive approach in which the team lines up and snaps the ball without huddling, to keep the defense off balance or save time.
"Their no-huddle attack wore the defense down in the fourth quarter."
Origin
American football; the offense forgoes the traditional huddle.
Frequently asked questions
What is a no-huddle offense?
It's an approach where the offense lines up and snaps the ball without gathering in a huddle, keeping the defense off balance and unable to substitute freely.
Why do teams run no-huddle?
It speeds up the game, prevents defensive substitutions, wears out the defense, and can be used to save clock when trailing.
Is no-huddle the same as hurry-up?
They're closely related. No-huddle describes skipping the huddle, and teams often use it to run a fast, hurry-up tempo, though it can also be used at a normal pace.
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