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
A failed back pass from Roma right back Rick Karsdorp under pressure from Alex Grimaldo on the left flank resulted in a 3-on-1 for Leverkusen.
From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024
Axel Disasi attempts a back pass under pressure from Patson Daka, but ends up mishitting his pass and firing it straight into the net with Chelsea stopper Robert Sanchez nowhere near it.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2024
Miyazawa tried to hold up the ball near goal, lost possession to Boe Risa, who tried a back pass but rolled the ball into the path of Shimizu rushing in from the right to score.
From Washington Times • Aug. 5, 2023
Wigs in three divisions of loops at the back pass by, wigs in long queues, wigs in back and side bobs.
From English Costume by Calthrop, Dion Clayton
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