screen pass

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Noun screen pass has 1 sense

screen pass - a short forward pass in which the receiver is protected by a screen of blockers
--₁ is a kind of forward pass, aerial

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Term: Screen Pass

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

A football play in which the quarterback throws a short forward pass behind the line of scrimmage to a running back or receiver who is positioned close to the offensive line as a screen.

Usages:

The term "screen pass" has one main usage:

1. Football Play

A screen pass is a tactic commonly used in American football to deceive the opposing team's defense. The quarterback throws a short pass to a receiver or running back who is positioned close to the offensive line, allowing blockers to clear a path for the receiver to gain yards.

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Sample Sentence:

The quarterback executed a perfect screen pass, fooling the defense and allowing the running back to gain a significant yardage.

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