ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

passing play - (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"

passing, passing game, pass

American football, American football game - a game played by two teams of 11 players on a rectangular field 100 yards long; teams try to get possession of the ball and advance it across the opponents goal line in a series of (running or passing) plays

football play - (American football) a play by the offensive team

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

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

Mentioned in

References in periodicals archive

Villa added "Barcelona owes its success to his evolution: a direct style of passing play based on possession." During Villa's time in Barcelona, he formed a massive partnership with Messi and Pedro Rodriguez that led the team to win two Spanish League titles, two Spanish Super Cup titles, 2012 Spanish Cup title, 2011 UEFA Super Cup title, 2011 FIFA Club World Cup title.

Messi is the best, Villa

Stewart bagged his double as neat passing play from Edwards and Scott Roberston saw the wing-back slot the ball into the bottom corner.

Late Sons super strike levels clash with Airdrie

At 32:12 Joey Martin finished off a nice passing play from Mike Hedden and Sean Bentivoglio to give the Devils a 4-2 lead, which they held onto until the end of the period.

Devils return to winning ways

A strong start saw threatening passing play across the pitch that left Town unfortunate not to be rewarded with a goal.

Town 3rd XI unable to recover from first half setback

Some great passing play at the top of the D resulted in Ralph crashing home a great goal to make it 4-0.

Kelburne have top spot in sight; Hockey

A big passing play on the next drive brought the Panthers to the Lions' 2-yard line.

Lisle claims big triumph

Merseyside took the one point lead into the break but the third quarter proved to be their undoing as Sheffield started strongly, scoring on a deep passing play, to regain the lead and scored twice more without reply to take a commanding 40-21 lead.

Nighthawks slip after bright start; GRIDIRON

Both Andersen, and the lone defenceman back, Roman Polak, looked helpless on the nice passing play.

Bruins grab control of series with 3-1 win over Leafs

Arbroath were well on top, with some incredible passing play tearing apart their opponents.

BAZ'S LOOKING FOR ANSWERS; Fergie soul-searching after embarrassing rout; Arbroath..................... . 4 Clyde ........................... .0

Devils pulled netminder Ben Bowns early and Joey Haddad broke Stewart's shut-out at the end of a good passing play.

Blaze cruise to win as Cowley hits 100th goal; Coventry Blaze?????????????????4 Cardiff Devils ???????????????????1

There were two hat tricks and some excellent passing play from the visitors on Westend's artificial pitch.

hat-trick double seals points!