screen pass

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screen pass

The quarterback throws a screen pass to the running back.

Definition

Noun: 1. A specific type of play in American or Canadian football: A short forward pass thrown to a receiver (usually a running back) who is positioned behind a line of blockers. The primary purpose of the blockers is to form a protective "screen" between the receiver and the defending players, allowing the receiver time to catch the ball and advance.

Usage
  • The screen pass is a strategic play designed to counteract an aggressive pass rush from the defense.
  • It is often used when the quarterback is under immediate pressure.
  • The success of a screen pass depends on the blockers effectively delaying the defenders.
Examples
  • "On third down, the quarterback executed a perfect screen pass to the running back for a first down."
  • "The defense was caught off guard by the well-timed screen pass, resulting in a significant gain."
  • "A successful screen pass requires precise timing between the quarterback, the receiver, and the offensive linemen."
Advanced Usage
  • "to set up a screen pass": To design or call a play that is a screen pass, often to exploit a specific defensive tendency.
    • The offensive coordinator set up the screen pass after noticing the defensive ends were rushing upfield too aggressively.
  • "to run a screen pass": To execute the play during a game.
    • They ran a screen pass on the final play of the half.
Variants and Related Words
  • Screen (noun, in this context): The protective wall of blockers. (e.g., )
  • Pass (noun): A throw of the ball from the quarterback to an eligible receiver.
Synonyms
  • Short pass: A general term for a forward pass that travels only a short distance.
  • Delay pass: This term sometimes overlaps, emphasizing the deliberate timing of the throw.
Related Phrases
  • Draw play: A running play designed to look like a pass play; often mentioned alongside the screen pass as a type of "misdirection" play.
  • Bubble screen: A specific type of screen pass where the receiver, usually a wide receiver, quickly moves laterally to catch a short pass behind the line of scrimmage.
screen pass

The quarterback throws a screen pass to the running back.

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