upfield
/ʌpˈfiːld/
adverb
- In or toward the part of a sports field that is closer to the opponent's goal or end zone.
- The soccer player dribbled upfield toward the goal.
- The rugby team kicked the ball far upfield.
- The quarterback threw the ball upfield to the wide receiver.
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adjective
- Located or moving toward the opponent's end of the field.
- An upfield run gained twenty yards.
- The upfield position gave them a scoring chance.
- The upfield pass was intercepted by the defender.