screen pass

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

bomb aerial forward pass pitchout aerials flare pass short pass checkdown swing pass bubble screen dump-off pass quick pass shovel pass tunnel screen wide receiver screen
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Antonyms

near future soon-to-be

Hypernyms

aerial forward pass

Examples

Bills linebacker Carlton Bailey also made a big impact late in the 3rd quarter, intercepting a screen pass from Elway and returning it 11 yards for Buffalo's only touchdown of the game. Source: Internet

Kelly did connect with Thomas on a screen pass for a 17-yard touchdown, and Davis ran it in from two yards out for another score. Source: Internet

A screen pass on third down also came up short. Source: Internet

On senior night at Weinman Stadium, the record-breaker came on a 30-yard screen pass to running back Rico Frye in the first quarter. Source: Internet

Keeton finished the game going 15 of 31 with 194 yards for one touchdown pass. The drive ended with a senior running back Michael Smith’s screen pass touchdown of 47 yards. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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