lateral pass
A 'lateral pass' is a common maneuver in sports like American football and rugby, where the ball is passed parallel to or behind the passer.
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Definition
B2American Football
(technical)A pass thrown parallel to or away from the opponent's goal line.
Example
- The quarterback made a lateral pass to the running back to avoid a sack.
B2Rugby
(technical)A pass thrown sideways or backwards to a teammate.
Example
- He executed a perfect lateral pass to his teammate, keeping the play alive.
B2General Sports
A pass thrown to the side, rather than forward or backward.
Example
- In the final seconds, the player made a quick lateral pass to maintain possession.
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