Holder is usually positioned 7-8 yards from the line of scrimmage, he holds the ball for the placekicker to kick. The holder is often a backup quarterback or a punter.

• 置球员在争球线后7-8码的位置接长传手的启球后将球置好使射手得以踢球，通常由替补四分卫或弃踢员担任。