lateral pass
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lateral pass
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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He then received a lateral pass from Stafford and rushed five yards for his second touchdown and a 14-0 lead.
From Barron's • Jan. 11, 2026
McCarthy threw a lateral pass to running back Donovan Edwards, who quickly tossed it back laterally to McCarthy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2024
Dallas broke through on its third possession, highlighted by Prescott's 41-yard pass over the middle to Cooper and a lateral pass to Lamb that went for 33 yards to the New Orleans 1.
From Fox News • Dec. 2, 2021
Linebacker Jordan Hicks recovered the fumble and the Eagles took over and threatened to score until Wentz returned the favor, throwing an ill-advised lateral pass that was broken up by cornerback Kendall Fuller.
From Washington Times • Sep. 10, 2017
The boy tossed a lateral pass to Rick, who tucked the package under his arm.
From The Egyptian Cat Mystery by Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland)
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