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downfield
[doun-feeld]
adverb
past the line of scrimmage and at or toward the goal line of the defensive team.
He sent his receivers downfield. Downfield blocking is important on passes.
Word History and Origins
Origin of downfield1
Example Sentences
“It changes some of the excitement of the game and the ability to see what those girls can do with their arms and with a downfield passing attack,” Sherman said.
But Wales remained their own worst enemy, Kayleigh Powell, playing in a new position at centre, was caught in possession which allowed Thomson to hoof the ball downfield.
With Itoje back on the field, the England lock intercepted a pass, sprinted downfield and, when reinforcements gathered, Willis eventually glided over one tackle, skipped over another and ran into the corner.
He hit Makai Lemon for two big plays downfield, then found Lane for his second and third touchdowns of the evening.
Jury died at 83 in San Bernardino, his hometown, and was regarded as one of the NFL’s premier downfield officials.
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