Spot Pass (Noun)
Meaning
A pass to a designated spot on the field; the receiver should arrive at that spot the same time the ball does.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The quarterback's favorite play was a long spot_pass down the sideline, where the receiver would sprint past the defender to catch the ball.
- In the team's complex offense, a spot_pass required the receiver to make a precise cut and the quarterback to lead him to the correct spot.
- A spot_pass can be a difficult play to defend because it's designed for the receiver to have the advantage of momentum and the defender is reacting.
- As the team practiced their timing, the quarterback repeatedly threw a spot_pass to the receiver on a 15-yard out route, each time leading him to the correct spot on the field.
- To run an effective spot_pass play, the quarterback must know his receiver's speed and be able to place the ball exactly where he needs it.