dropback
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dropback
Noun use of verb phrase drop back
Example Sentences
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When Porter asked Maiava specifics about dropback techniques and what he’d learned from other coaches, Porter says Maiava offered a confused look in response.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2024
Ward had to scramble on what felt like every dropback.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2023
They have the worst defense in the NFL by dropback success rate, a metric used to describe how effective a play was based on the down and distance.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2022
By EPA per dropback, Geno Smith’s performance ranked 12th among all quarterbacks, ahead of players such as Jackson, Carr, Brady, Joe Burrow and Aaron Rodgers.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2022
Heinicke has been under pressure on almost dropback.
From Washington Post • Dec. 12, 2021
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