Killing the clock
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Killing the clock may refer to:
- Stalling (gaming)Stalling (gaming)Stonewalling is the strategy of obstructing the flow of play in a timed game in the hopes of maintaining the lead.Stonewalling cannot generally be pursued in games without a time limit, such as baseball or tennis, unless to try the endurance of one's opponents...
, a strategy of obstructing the flow of play in a timed game - Running out the clockRunning out the clockIn sports, running out the clock refers to the practice of a winning team allowing the clock to expire through a series of pre-selected plays, either to preserve a lead or hasten the end of a one-sided contest.- American football :...
, the practice of a winning team allowing the clock to expire through a series of pre-selected plays