dropping back
Moving toward rear
Dropping back describes moving backward from an established position.
In football, the quarterback drops back in the pocket to pass.
More generally, it means retreating or falling behind: The front-runner is dropping back in the polls.
In driving, dropping back means increasing following distance: I'm dropping back—this truck is kicking up rocks.
- tactical withdrawalDeliberate retreat preserving forces
- backpedalReverse one's stance
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- snapSudden sharp sound
- under centerDirect snap alignment
giving ground · pocket · play action · recalibrate · regroup · shift · pause · reframe · rethink · fallback · withdraw · reconsider · reassess · reposition · reverse · reflect · hesitate · pivot
dropping backmoving forward
Continuing toward a goal
advancing · pushing forward · pushing ahead · pressing ahead · moving up
dropping backpulling ahead
Gaining a lead
moving up · gaining ground · climbing · rising · advancing
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