passing game
Noun: 1. A football play involving a forward throw: In American football, a "passing game" refers to a specific type of play or, more broadly, the strategic aspect of a team's offense that is centered on the quarterback throwing the ball forward to an eligible receiver (a teammate) to advance the ball down the field.
The term "passing game" is used to describe both a specific planned play and the overall offensive strategy. * It is a core component of a football team's offensive playbook. * It is often contrasted with the "running game," which focuses on advancing the ball by handing it off to a runner. * Coaches call for a passing game in situations where they need to gain many yards quickly or when the defensive alignment is favorable for a throw.
- Noun:
- The team's passing game was ineffective due to the strong defensive pressure.
- On third down with fifteen yards to go, the quarterback executed a perfect passing game for a first down.
- Their offensive strategy relies heavily on a strong passing game.
- "To have a strong/potent passing game": Describes a team whose strategy of throwing the ball is very effective and successful.
- "To establish the passing game": Refers to a team successfully using pass plays early in a game to force the defense to adjust, which can later create opportunities for running plays.
- Pass (verb/noun): The act of throwing the ball to a teammate. ()
- Passing play (noun): A synonym for a single instance of a "passing game" as a specific play. This is the term most commonly used for the individual play call.
- Aerial attack (noun): A more informal or stylistic synonym for a team's overall "passing game" strategy.
- Run-and-shoot offense (noun): A specific type of offensive strategy that heavily emphasizes the passing game.
- Passing play (for the specific play call)
- Aerial game
- Pass offense (for the strategic aspect)
- Play action pass: A specific type of passing play where the quarterback fakes a handoff to a runner before throwing the ball.
- Screen pass: A short passing play where the quarterback throws the ball quickly to a receiver behind the line of scrimmage, who is protected by blockers.
- (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
- the coach sent in a passing play on third and long