passing play

Definition of passing play

Nouns

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
"the coach sent in a passing play on third and long"
Synonyms:
pass, passing, passing game
Types:
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aerial, forward pass
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
flare, flare pass
a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines
screen pass
a short forward pass in which the receiver is protected by a screen of blockers
lateral, lateral pass
a pass to a receiver upfield from the passer
spot pass
a pass to a designated spot on the field; the receiver should arrive at that spot the same time the ball does
Type of:
football play
(American football) a play by the offensive team

Vocabulary Lists for passing play

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