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Flare Pass

Definition:

A flare pass, also known as a flaring pass, is a pass in various sports, especially in football (soccer) and American football, where the ball is swiftly passed sideways or outwards to a teammate.

Senses:

1. Football (Soccer)

In football, a flare pass refers to a pass made by a player by moving the ball quickly sideways, away from the congested middle area of the field, to open up play and create scoring opportunities.

Example sentence: In the final moments, the midfielder executed a brilliant flare pass to the winger, who scored the winning goal.

2. American Football

In American football, a flare pass is a short lateral pass usually thrown to a running back or a wide receiver who is positioned near the sideline, allowing them to gain yardage by catching the ball on the move.

Example sentence: The quarterback threw a perfectly timed flare pass to the running back, who dodged a couple of defenders and gained significant yardage on the play.

Usages:

1. Popular

In popular usage, a flare pass can refer to any pass made in a variety of sports where the ball is quickly passed sideways to create a strategic advantage.

Example sentence: The basketball player executed a beautiful flare pass to her teammate, who easily scored the basket.

2. Local

In local usage, a flare pass may refer to a specific passing technique employed by a team or player within a particular region or league.

Example sentence: The local coach emphasized the importance of practicing the flare pass as it was a key element of their team's offensive strategy.

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