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
Synonyms & Antonyms of drop back
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
retreat, retire,withdraw, pull out, fall back, give way, lose ground, flee, evacuate,back away
breast, face, face, breast,advance, advance, defy, beard, beard, confront
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.
