pass pattern
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Their attempts to ignite some sort of attack included a third-quarter trick play that ended with Kupp throwing too high for quarterback Matthew Stafford, who had leaked out of the backfield on a pass pattern.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2022
So the 21-year-old has taken an equally measured approach, treating each media appearance like a job interview and each pass pattern like the most important of his life.
From Washington Post • Apr. 23, 2018
During the contest, Jones had 12 receptions for 164 yards, ran pretty much every pass pattern in the book, and for grins once lined up as fullback.
From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2015
On Carolina's next play, Steve Smith slipped on a pass pattern and Tim Jennings returned his second interception of the game 25 yards for the go-ahead score.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2012
The city executes its maintenance work with a precision similar to that of the Dallas Cowboys on a pass pattern.
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