handoff
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- noun
- /ˈhændɔf/
- Jargon
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- During the game, the quarterback executed a perfect handoff to the running back, allowing him to dash down the field.
Examples
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It's an obvious running play with Jennings taking the handoff to go to the right off center.
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Richardson takes the handoff and scampers to the strong side of the defense.
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On first down, the handoff is to Jones.
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The handoff is to Clay.
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Handoff goes to the second man through.
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I shoot forward and take the handoff from the quarterback.
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On first down, Thomas takes a handoff and goes up the middle for a touchdown.
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Rodgers takes a handoff left for 12 yards on first down.
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Wilson gets the handoff and he's got room to run on the left-hand side.
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On 4th down from the 1-yard line, Ball took a handoff and leapt for the goal line.
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Handoff comes from the parts hand and off, which together mean 'to give with your hand to someone else'. In football a handoff is literally that, when one player gives the ball to a teammate to start a running play, so the word matches the action.