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Word: drop back (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • American football The act by a player in the dropping back from the line of scrimmage after the hike of the ball.

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Verb:

  • American football Of a quarterback or other player in the backfield, to take a number of steps back from the line of scrimmage immediately after the snap or hike of the ball, to avoid defenders.

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