back pass
back pass — noun
1. a deliberate kick of the ball backwards by a player to their own goalkeeper, whi
a deliberate kick of the ball backwards by a player to their own goalkeeper, which under soccer rules means the goalkeeper may not pick the ball up with their hands, creating a specific tactical restriction.
The defender's back pass forced the goalkeeper to clear the ball quickly with his feet.
back pass + forced + goalkeeper to clear with feet
An illegal back pass gave the opponents an indirect free kick near the goal area.
indirect free kick as a penalty for an illegal back pass
Takehiro's back pass was too soft, and a forward nearly scored before the keeper reacted.
Chidi's back pass bounced awkwardly, and the keeper volleyed it into the stands.
- pass-back
Alternative form, especially in British English; often written with a hyphen.
- forward pass
A pass directed towards the opponent's goal rather than backwards to the keeper.
文法句型
back pass + to + goalkeeper
a/the + back pass
用法筆記
Frequently encountered in discussions of the back-pass rule, introduced in 1992 to prevent time-wasting. The rule prohibits the goalkeeper from handling a ball that has been deliberately kicked to them by a teammate. Frequently appears as a compound modifier: 'the back-pass rule', 'a back-pass violation'.
常見錯誤
2. a pass sent backwards to a teammate who is positioned behind the player carrying
a pass sent backwards to a teammate who is positioned behind the player carrying the ball, used as a tactical move in sports such as soccer, basketball, rugby, and field hockey to keep possession or reset the attack.
Wei's calm back pass to the point guard gave the team time to reorganize.
make + a back pass + to [player]
Amara's quick back pass caught the defence off balance and created space for a shot.
The rugby player attempted a back pass under pressure, but the ball was knocked forward.
Dylan received a back pass from the winger and switched the play to the opposite flank.
- backward pass
More general term emphasising direction rather than the compound noun form.
- backhand pass
Used in hockey and ice hockey when the pass is made with the back of the stick.
- forward pass
A pass directed ahead of the ball carrier toward the opponent's goal.
文法句型
a + back pass + to + player
make/play + a back pass
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (SOCCER RULE): this sense refers to any backward pass in team sports, without the goalkeeper-handling restriction. In soccer specifically, a general back pass is legal; only a deliberate kick to the goalkeeper triggers the back-pass rule.