Time in

“Time in” in American football refers to the point at which the game clock begins or restarts after it has stopped. A key component of American football is the game clock, which controls the tempo and length of play. It is halted for several reasons, including when the ball travels out of bounds, during timeouts, penalties, or the conclusion of a play. The clock resumes its countdown from the previous point when the referee signals “time in,” signaling the start of a new game. This signal is a standard component of the officiating procedure to maintain precise time for the game.