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Penalties
Holding in College Football
In college football, Holding means: A penalty for illegally restricting an opponent, commonly called on offensive linemen or defenders in coverage. It is used to describe penalties context in college football.
Definition
A penalty for illegally restricting an opponent, commonly called on offensive linemen or defenders in coverage.
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Related Glossary Terms
Pass InterferenceA penalty for illegally hindering an eligible receiver's opportunity to catch a pass.Blindside BlockA block delivered from outside an opponent's field of vision, often subject to safety restrictions.Block in the BackA penalty for illegally blocking an opponent from behind.Chop BlockAn illegal low block combined with another block against the same defender.ClippingAn illegal block from behind at or below the waist.Defensive Pass InterferenceA penalty when a defender illegally contacts or restricts a receiver's chance to catch a pass.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24