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kericanfield
Nov 24, 2006, 08:47 PM
Does anyone know what the official name or position of the player that holds the while for a kicker or punter?

Thomas1970
Nov 24, 2006, 08:58 PM
Hi Keri,
The official name is a "Holder", though this player typically plays another position in the game as well:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holder_%28American_football%29

Hope this helps. Take care. :)