pass pattern

noun

, Football.

1. a planned course for a receiver who is the target of a forward pass.

Example Sentences

Their attempts to ignite some sort of attack included a third-quarter trick play that ended with Kupp throwing too high for quarterback Matthew Stafford, who had leaked out of the backfield on a pass pattern.

From Los Angeles Times

With just over six minutes left in the first quarter, Barkley ran a short pass pattern over the middle and stepped on the foot of Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis.

From Seattle Times

He sprained his ankle stepping on the foot of a Cowboys defensive back while running a pass pattern.

From Seattle Times

I said, ‘Pete Gent doesn’t think I can play this game. Bring that guy across the middle on a pass pattern. I want to hang him out to dry. I’ll show him who can play this game.’

From Washington Times

In the opener, he slipped on a pass pattern and the throw was intercepted.

From Seattle Times