run-and-shoot
noun
often attributive
: a freewheeling style of offense in football that emphasizes passing
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Surely, the Lady Vols will try to run-and-shoot again.
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Ben Pickman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The ‘91 Lions top tight end — admittedly in a run-and-shoot offense not designed for them — was Derek Tennell, with 43 yards on four catches.
—Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2024
Under Niumatalolo, the Spartans will transition into a more pro-style offense with run-and-shoot principles.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2024
Hawaii’s run-and-shoot offense is a bit misleading.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2023
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Ben Pickman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The ‘91 Lions top tight end — admittedly in a run-and-shoot offense not designed for them — was Derek Tennell, with 43 yards on four catches.
—Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2024
Under Niumatalolo, the Spartans will transition into a more pro-style offense with run-and-shoot principles.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2024
Hawaii’s run-and-shoot offense is a bit misleading.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2023
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“Run-and-shoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run-and-shoot. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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