What is another word for forward pass?
Pronunciation: [fˈɔːwəd pˈas] (IPA) 
Forward pass is commonly used in the game of football, and refers to a method of advancing the ball down the field by throwing it forward to a teammate. Synonyms for forward pass could include terms like throw, toss, heave, hurl, launch, or lob. Another related term might be pass completion, which is used when the receiver successfully catches the ball after it has been thrown forward. Other synonyms for this concept might include aerial pass, airborne pass, or long pass, all of which describe strategies for moving the ball forward through the air rather than on the ground.
