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downfield

[doun-feeld]

adverb

Football.
  1. 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.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of downfield1

First recorded in 1940–45; down 1 + field
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Example Sentences

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“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.

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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.

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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.

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He hit Makai Lemon for two big plays downfield, then found Lane for his second and third touchdowns of the evening.

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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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