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Passing Play (Noun)

Meaning

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate; "the coach sent in a passing play on third and long".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The offense called a passing play in an attempt to convert the fourth down conversion.
  • After their previous run failed to gain yards the team resorts to calling a passing play.
  • Quarterback John would call the signal for the passing play to take place.
  • There were audible sounds from the defensive team when the quarterback called a passing play.
  • In desperation with only seconds left coach calls for a passing play despite how unfavorable it may seem.

Synonyms

  • Passing Game
  • Passing
  • Pass

Hypernyms

  • Football Play

Hyponyms

  • Forward Pass
  • Spot Pass
  • Lateral Pass
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