!!exclusive!! | Touchback

Next time you see the referee wave his arms in the familiar "windmill" signal (the official touchback sign), don't yawn. Appreciate the silent, strategic battle for the 20-yard line. That is the art of the touchback.

Whether it is a quarterback spiking the ball into the turf in frustration because a fumble bounced into the end zone for a touchback, or a smart returner kneeling with a smile as the ball is spotted at the 25, understanding the touchback transforms you from a passive viewer into an intellectual fan. Touchback