throw off balance

Idioms and Phrases

see off balance .

Example Sentences

Then Cousins made the mistake of all mistakes, a rookie-like decision to throw off balance toward Stefon Diggs in a crowd after rolling out on first-and-goal and facing pressure by the Packers.

From Seattle Times

Then Norman started to talk about that night’s game, one in which the starting defense gave up 112 yards to the Falcons’ starting offense and forced Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan to scramble and throw off balance for much of the first half.

From Washington Post

But steps too far out in front of the center of mass throw off balance and slow a runner.

From Wall Street Journal

And you almost never see him throw off balance.

From New York Times

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