downfield
/ˈdaʊnˌfild/
adjective
- Located or moving toward the opponent's end of the field.
- The coach called for a downfield route on the next play.
- A downfield block helped the runner gain extra yards.
- The downfield players were ready to catch the pass.
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adverb
- Toward the opponent's end of the field in sports like football, soccer, or rugby.
- The team moved the ball quickly downfield to score a goal.
- The striker ran downfield to receive a long pass.
- The quarterback threw the ball downfield to the wide receiver.
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