forward pass

Definition of forward pass

: a pass (as in football) made in the direction of the opponent's goal

Examples of forward pass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Tampa Bay Vipers QB/RB Quinton Flowers: Flowers has the potential to really shine in the XFL with the way some of the rules are set up, namely the rule that allows multiple forward passes. — Tom Schad, USA TODAY, "10 players to watch in the XFL, from former NFL starters to hidden gems," 4 Feb. 2020 Hingano’s try came just moments after France flanker Charles Ollivon had one disallowed when the TMO showed lock Sebastien Vahaamahina feeding him a forward pass. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "France beats Tonga to reach Rugby World Cup quarterfinals," 6 Oct. 2019 The teams that brought us the Music City Miracle in 2000 — Buffalo folks are still arguing that lateral was a forward pass — meet up in what rarely has been a good series for the Bills. — Barry Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Quoth the coach: To be a Raven, you must beat the Steelers," 5 Oct. 2019 Two forward passes are allowed behind the line of scrimmage. — Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News, "XFL unveils rules for 2020 season: A revamped overtime, new extra-point format are in play," 7 Jan. 2020 Scotland added another six tries in the second 40 and also had two disallowed for forward passes. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Scotland breezes past Russia 61-0 to set up Japan showdown," 9 Oct. 2019 Very little had gone the Wallabies' way on this humid evening and their misery was compounded after Koroibete's late consolation try was disallowed by referee Jerome Garces for a forward pass. — Matias Grez, CNN, "England secures place in Rugby World Cup semifinal with emphatic victory over Australia," 19 Oct. 2019 After review, the ruling is a forward pass and the Vikings will punt from their own 29. — oregonlive, "Seattle Seahawks hang on -barely - to defeat the Minnesota Vikings: Live updates recap, score, stats and more (Monday Night Football)," 2 Dec. 2019 The play was ruled a forward pass and a 6-yard touchdown pass from Hopkins to Watson. — Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle, "Texans' trickery: DeAndre Hopkins to Deshaun Watson for touchdown pass," 1 Dec. 2019

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10 Feb 2020

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“Forward pass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward%20pass. Accessed 17 Feb. 2020.

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