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forward pass

n. Football

A pass thrown from behind the line of scrimmage to a receiver who is closer to the opponent's end line than the passer.

forward pass

(Team Sports / Rugby) Rugby an illegal pass towards the opponent's dead-ball line Also called throw-forward

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Noun

forward pass - a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer

aerial

passing, passing game, passing play, pass - (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"

flare pass, flare - a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines; "he threw a flare to the fullback who was tackled for a loss"

screen pass - a short forward pass in which the receiver is protected by a screen of blockers

Translations

forward pass

n (Sport) → Vorwärtspass m

forward pass n (Rugby) → passaggio in avanti

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forward pass (redirected from Pass attempt)

forward pass
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