forward pass
n.a move in sports where a player throws or kicks the ball toward the opponent's goal. It is common in American football but against the rules in rugby.
n.the act of passing a ball toward the opponent's goal line in team sports. In American football, it is a legal manoeuvre once per down; in rugby, it is an infraction resulting in a scrum.
“The quarterback completed a long forward pass to his teammate.”
“After the referee whistled for a forward pass, the rugby team lost possession and had to defend a scrum.”
“The success of the offensive strategy relied entirely on the accuracy of the forward pass, which stretched the defensive line and created space for a touchdown.”
Commonly used in sports contexts like American football, rugby, and soccer.
use this to discuss sports-specific jargon and the difference between legal plays in American football versus illegal ones in rugby union or league.