Meaning of the word "lateral pass" in English

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lateral pass

US /ˈlæt.ər.əl ˌpæs/
UK /ˈlæt.ər.əl ˌpæs/
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Noun

1.

a pass in which the ball is thrown or handed sideways or backward, not forward

Example:
The quarterback executed a perfect lateral pass to the running back.
The coach emphasized the importance of the lateral pass in their offensive strategy.
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