forward pass

Noun
  1. A pass to a receiver downfield from the passer (synset 100562263)
    is a type of: pass, passing, passing game, passing play - (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
    subtypes:
    • 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
    same as: aerial

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