A holding penalty in sports (particularly in football) refers to a rule violation where a player is penalized for holding or restricting the movement of an opponent.
Sentences with «holding penalty»
Seven of the Aggies» 29 attempts were targeted at Kirk, and they netted 52 yards (7.4 yards per target) and a TD reception, plus a 15 - yard holding penalty on Fitzpatrick. (sbnation.com)
After a defensive holding penalty negates what would have been a Binjimen Victor fumble, two penalties (holding and delay of game) force third - and - long, and a Barrett - to - Hill pass only makes up half of the necessary 14 yards. (sbnation.com)
«I don't get a lot of holding penalties, because I'm good at it. (si.com)