downfield

/ˌˈdaʊnˌˈfild/

Definitions of downfield

1. adjective

   toward or in the defending team's end of the playing field
   “he threw to a downfield receiver”

   synonyms:

   down

   being or moving lower in position or less in some value
2. adverb

   toward or in the defending team's end of the playing field
   “he caught the ball and ran downfield 15 yards”