pass pattern

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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 • Feb. 14, 2022

“When he called the run, I looked at Chester and T.Y. and said, ‘How about running the pass pattern on top?’ and they said, ‘Yeah, we’ll do it,’” Luck said.

From Washington Post • Dec. 23, 2018

During the contest, Jones had 12 receptions for 164 yards, ran pretty much every pass pattern in the book, and for grins once lined up as fullback.

From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2015

Maybe it's possible for Owens to become less disruptive and less eager to ridicule the latest person he beats on a pass pattern.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2012

Basically the zone calls for the seven behind-the-line defenders�three linebackers, two cornerbacks and two safeties in the normal pro lineup�to cover designated areas rather than specific receivers on a pass pattern.

From Time Magazine Archive