laterally

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Pierce scored in the third quarter after Jack Jones stepped in front of a receiver for an interception and lateralled just before hitting the ground.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2021

He said there were several breakdowns on the play and didn’t even complain about the lack of a video review to determine if Marshall lateralled the ball.

From Washington Times • Sep. 5, 2017

On the last play of the first half, instead of taking a knee, Romo scrambled under pressure and lateralled the ball to running back Tashard Choice who was then tackled and stripped of the ball.

From Newsweek • Sep. 23, 2010

Dave Morgan, intended as Frank's screen on the pass, lateralled to Frank and stationed himself in front as interferer.

From Interference and Other Football Stories by Sherman, Harold Morrow