noun
General Slang
screen pass
SKREEN PASS · noun · informal
A short pass to a back behind a wall of blockers.
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A short pass thrown to a receiver or back who has a 'screen' of blockers set up in front, designed to beat an aggressive rush.
“The screen pass turned the blitz against them for a 30-yard gain.”
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screen pass In A Sentence
The screen pass turned the blitz against them for a 30-yard gain.
Origin & Usage
American football; blockers form a 'screen' in front of the receiver.
Variants
screen
People Also Ask
What is a screen pass in football?
It's a short pass thrown to a back or receiver who has a wall, or 'screen,' of blockers set up in front to spring him downfield.
Why do teams use a screen pass?
It's designed to beat an aggressive pass rush or blitz, letting defenders charge in while blockers set up ahead of the receiver.
What's the difference between a screen and a normal pass?
A screen is thrown short behind or near the line with blockers deliberately released in front, unlike a standard route-based pass downfield.
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