reverse pass
Toss while retreating
A reverse pass is a throw or handoff made in the opposite direction from the play's apparent movement, often catching defenders off guard.
In American football, it typically involves a player receiving the ball while moving one direction, then passing back across the field: The receiver took the handoff and threw a reverse pass to the quarterback.
The term appears in other sports where misdirection creates openings.
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