spiral passes

A form of spiral pass — A long pass in American football or rugby in which the ball is given a brisk spin (about its longitudinal axis) as it is thrown so that it travels in a smooth arc without tumbling or wobbling.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of spiral pass
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MLA

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Chicago

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