"forced throw" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: forced throws [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} forced throw (plural forced throws)
  1. (American football) A throw to a teammate from the player who is running with the ball in order to avoid being tackled. Categories (topical): Football (American)
    Sense id: en-forced_throw-en-noun-wmIFhpVw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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