lateral pass

Thân thiện

The quarterback makes a lateral pass to the running back.

Definition

Noun: A lateral pass is a type of play in American and Canadian football where the ball is thrown or handed sideways or backwards to a teammate. Unlike a forward pass, a lateral pass can be attempted by any player and there is no limit on the number of lateral passes that can be made on a single play.

Usage

The term "lateral pass" is used specifically to describe the action and the ball itself during this maneuver. It is a fundamental, yet high-risk, element of these football codes.

Examples

• The quarterback, under pressure, made a quick lateral pass to the running back.
• The game-winning touchdown was scored on a series of desperate lateral passes as time expired.
• A lateral pass that hits the ground is considered a live fumble, not an incomplete pass.

Advanced Usage

• "To lateral" (verb): Often used as a verb derived from the noun phrase.
  • He lateraled the ball just before being tackled.
• "Lateraling" (gerund/noun): Refers to the act of making such passes.
  • The chaotic play involved a lot of lateraling.

Variants and Related Words

• Lateral (n.): A common shortened form of "lateral pass."
  • He caught the lateral and ran for ten yards.
• Backward pass: A more formal or technical synonym, often used in the official rules.
• Forward pass: The contrasting type of pass, thrown toward the opponent's goal line.

Synonyms

• Backward pass
• Toss (when referring to a soft, underhand lateral)
• Pitch (often used for a specific type of lateral to a running back)

Antonyms

• Forward pass

Related Phrases & Concepts

• Flea flicker: A trick play that often involves a lateral.
• Hook and ladder: A specific play design combining a forward pass and a lateral.
• Live ball: The state of the ball after a failed lateral (a fumble), as opposed to a dead ball after an incomplete forward pass.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a pass to a receiver upfield from the passer

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