Definition of forward pass
Nouns
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
- Synonyms:
- aerial
- Types:
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flare, flare pass
a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines
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screen pass
a short forward pass in which the receiver is protected by a screen of blockers
- Type of:
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pass, passing, passing game, passing play
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
Vocabulary Lists for forward pass
- American football
- ball carrier
- blitz
- completion
- downfield