👉 In sports, a reforfeit is an occurrence in which a player or team has intentionally missed a ball during play. This can happen when they have been caught by the opposing team's goalkeeper, causing them to miss their shot. Reforfts are typically used as a penalty for offside or foul play and are often used in soccer, American football, and other sports with a high number of goals scored. Reforfts can occur during any type of game, from regular matches to international competitions