fumble

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In sports, a fumble occurs when a player loses possession of the ball while it is in play. This can happen when handling or running with a football, or when attempting to play a ground ball. A fumble is considered an act of clumsiness or unskillfulness. It results in the loss of the ball, giving the opposing team an opportunity to gain possession.123

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American football
The play of the game
…the ball by recovering a fumble or intercepting a pass. Failing to make a first down, the offensive side must surrender the ball, usually by punting (kicking) it on fourth down. The offense scores by advancing the ball across the opponent’s goal line (a six-point touchdown) or placekicking it over…
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…the ball by recovering a fumble or intercepting a pass. Failing to make a first down, the offensive side must surrender the ball, usually by punting (kicking) it on fourth down. The offense scores by advancing the ball across the opponent’s goal line (a six-point touchdown) or placekicking it over…
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