lateral pass
US /ˈlæt.ər.əl ˌpæs/
UK /ˈlæt.ər.əl ˌpæs/
1.
a pass in which the ball is thrown or handed sideways or backward, not forward
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The quarterback executed a perfect lateral pass to the running back.
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The coach emphasized the importance of the lateral pass in their offensive strategy.