open field

noun

Football.

1. any area of the playing field away from the heavily trafficked line of scrimmage, in which the defense is widely scattered.

open-field

adjective

1. (prenominal) medieval history of or denoting the system in which an arable area was divided into unenclosed strips, esp cultivated by different tenants

Example Sentences

Illinois wouldn’t waste its opportunity after that, as Kadin Feagin caught a swing pass, shook one USC defender, turned the corner and saw nothing but open field in front of him.

From Los Angeles Times

In the open field, not many people could bring Jordan down on their own either.

From Los Angeles Times

As it stands, Jenkins is entering a relatively open field.

From Salon

“His speed is incredible, but when you get him in the open field and get him in open space, it’s fun to watch.”

From Los Angeles Times

MacIntyre, one of a record eight left-handers in this year's Open field, shot a second-round 66 that featured six birdies - with his only dropped shot coming on the exacting par-three 16th.

From BBC