drop back Synonyms
drop back Meaning
drop back (v)
take position in the rear, as in a military formation or in the line of scrimmage in football
to lag or linger behind
drop back Sentence Examples
- The quarterback drop back to pass the ball to the wide receiver.
- The safety drop back to cover the deep pass.
- The defenders drop back into zone coverage.
- The linebacker drop back and blitz the quarterback.
- The running back drop back to block for the quarterback.
- The wide receiver drop back to block for the running back.
- The offensive line drop back to protect the quarterback.
- The tight end drop back to run a route.
- The fullback drop back to block for the running back.
- The slot receiver drop back to run a route.
FAQs About the word drop back
take position in the rear, as in a military formation or in the line of scrimmage in football, to lag or linger behind
retire, retreat, pull out,withdraw, fall back, recede, flee, lose ground, give way, evacuate
face, breast,advance, face, advance, breast, beard, outbrave, confront, beard
The quarterback drop back to pass the ball to the wide receiver.
The safety drop back to cover the deep pass.
The defenders drop back into zone coverage.
The linebacker drop back and blitz the quarterback.
