forward pass

NOUN

football pass toward opponent's goal

Synonyms

WEAK

aerial bomb flare flare pass pass pass pattern screen screen pass

Example Sentences

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Modern-day football has moved away somewhat from the traditional English style of play when I was in the game, of direct forward passes which encouraged more final third entries.

From BBC

A double forward pass is allowed as long as the second pass is thrown behind the line of scrimmage.

From Seattle Times

Among other changes, they eliminated the flying wedge and allowed the forward pass, which made the game marginally safer.

From Los Angeles Times

But his 41-yard touchdown run - on a reception on a swing pass out of the backfield that was ruled a lateral instead of a forward pass - gave the Panthers a 10-0 lead and early momentum.

From Washington Times

The touchdown was ruled a rush because Walker’s toss was not a forward pass.

From Seattle Times