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lateral pass

–noun Football.
a short pass thrown or tossed parallel to the line of scrimmage or slightly backward from the position of the passer.

Origin:
1930–35
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lateral pass  
n.   Football
A usually underhand pass that is thrown sideways or somewhat backward with respect to downfield.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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