pass play

Quarterback throws it

A pass play is a football play in which the quarterback throws the ball to a receiver downfield, as opposed to a running play where the ball is handed off.

The term applies to both designed passes and improvised throws: They called a pass play on third and long.

In casual use, any forward pass attempt.

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