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broken play

American  

noun

Football.
  1. an improvised offensive play that results when the originally planned play has failed to be executed properly.


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The broken play highlighted a 13-play, 99-yard drive that Nico Collins finished with a 13-yard touchdown catch.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2025

Sturdivant’s 62-yard touchdown catch from Moore on a broken play early in the fourth quarter proved pivotal in helping the Bruins pull away.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2023

For the first time all night, Connecticut found its groove, as Jackson turned a broken play into a three for Jordan Hawkins and then found Alex Karaban for another triple at the halftime buzzer.

From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2023

“It’s frustrating for sure,” Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. said after allowing the go-ahead basket on a broken play.

From Washington Times • Dec. 19, 2022

The third-year receiver calmly picked up the bouncing ball and ran for a 17-yard gain on the broken play.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2022

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