lateral pass

Noun

Meaning

a pass to a receiver upfield from the passer

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

lateral chuck bowl put peg pass cast cross passing pitch curve throw kick flip chunk
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Antonyms

cleave have see remain develop receive
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Hypernyms

pass passing passing game passing play

Examples

Additionally, a player receiving a lateral pass may throw a forward pass if he is still behind the neutral zone, subject to the forward pass rules. Source: Internet

Linemen generally do not run with the ball (unless they recover it on a fumble) or receive a hand-off or lateral pass, but there is no rule against it. Source: Internet

Famous plays in history The lateral pass rule, or rather the lack of restrictions contained therein, has given rise to some of the most memorable and incredible plays in football history. Source: Internet

In a lateral pass the ball is not advanced, but unlike a forward pass a lateral may be attempted from anywhere on the field by any player to any player at any time. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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