forward pass
noun/ˌfɔːwəd ˈpɑːs/
/ˌfɔːrwərd ˈpæs/
- (in American football) a pass where the player catching the ball is closer to the opponent's goal than the player throwing it
- The quarterback made only two forward passes, running the ball on almost every play.
- (in rugby) a pass where the player catching the ball is closer to the opponent's goal than the player throwing it, which is not allowed by the rules of the game
- The try was disallowed for a forward pass.
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