back pass
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Zubimendi's woefully under-hit back pass was seized on by Mbeumo, who glided around Arsenal keeper David Raya to fire home.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
The opener couldn't have come any easier for City as Khadija Shaw intercepted a mistimed Justine Vanhaevermaet back pass before firing into an open net.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2024
Jordi Alba made an acrobatic leap to blindly center Sergio Busquet’s cross back pass to Messi.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2023
Fulham took an early lead when Saka misplayed a back pass, sending Andreas Pereira through on goal with goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale stranded well outside his area.
From Washington Times • Aug. 26, 2023
Dylara, seated just behind the retaining wall of the arena, watched Tharn's broad back pass through the little doorway.
From Warrior of the Dawn by Browne, Howard
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