quick pass

Swift ball release

A quick pass in sports is a rapid, short throw to a nearby teammate, prioritizing speed over distance.

In American football, it's a passing play designed to release the ball before defenders can pressure the quarterback: The offense relied on quick passes to neutralize the pass rush.

The term extends to basketball and other team sports where swift ball movement matters.

Related
  • tossLight, casual throw
  • lobHigh-arcing throw or hit
  • handoffDirect physical exchange
  • flipQuick turning motion
  • snapSudden sharp sound

lateral · give and go · bullet · screen · dump · outlet · fast break · hot potato · swift · fast · in a flash · rush · hurry · on the fly · fleeting · split second · brief · snappy

Categories
Opposites
throw distance/depth

quick passlong ball

Home run hit

bomb · Hail Mary · deep ball · fly route

timing/release speed

quick passplay-action pass

Pass after faked handoff

bootleg · extended play · rollout

play complexity/development

quick passrunning play

Handoff-based offensive maneuver

draw play

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G