passing play

/ˌpæsɪŋ pleɪ/

Other forms: passing plays

Definitions of passing play

1. noun

   (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
   synonyms: pass, passing, passing game

   types:

   aerial, forward pass

   a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer

   lateral, lateral pass

   (American football) a pass parallel to the line of scrimmage or away from an opponent's goal line

   spot pass

   a pass to a designated spot on the field; the receiver should arrive at that spot the same time the ball does

   flare, flare pass

   a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines

   screen pass

   a short forward pass in which the receiver is protected by a screen of blockers

   type of:

   football play

   (American football) a play by the offensive team