Running Game (Noun)
Meaning
(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team; "the defensive line braced to stop the run"; "the coach put great emphasis on running".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The quarterback called a running game on third down, hoping to pick up the first down.
- The team's running game was stalled in the first half, but they managed to get it going in the second.
- The defensive line braced to stop the run, knowing the opposing team's running game was their strongest asset.
- The coach put great emphasis on running the ball, and the team's running game was one of the best in the league.
- The running game was key to the team's victory, with the running back rushing for over 200 yards.