long bomb
Hail Mary pass
A long bomb is a deep pass in American football—a high-arcing throw traveling far downfield, typically attempting to score quickly or gain significant yardage: He launched a long bomb into the end zone.
The term extends to any dramatic long-distance attempt, especially in basketball for a shot from well beyond the three-point line.
- hail maryDesperate long-shot attempt
- touchdownSix-point gridiron play
- quarterbackPassing position in football
- arm strengthMuscular force in limbs
- spiralCurve winding around center
deep ball · endzone · football · throw · receiver · aerial · arcing · downfield · fifty yard line · explosive · streak · cannon · arm · launch · gridiron · completion · interception · artillery
- Risky Playshail mary, fake punt, onside kick, trick play, flea flicker
pass distance/type
long bombshort pass
Brief nearby throw
screen pass · checkdown · swing pass · shovel pass · handoff
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