Lateralling: meaning, definitions and examples

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lateralling

 

[ ˈleɪtərəlɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sports terminology

Lateralling refers to the act of passing the ball sideways or backward to a teammate in a game, particularly in American football. It allows players to maintain possession and create opportunities for advancing the ball without the risks associated with forward passes. The lateral pass is not considered a forward pass, and both players have the option to run with the ball. Mastering the technique of lateralling can significantly change the dynamics of a play and can be crucial for successful offensive strategies.

Synonyms

handing off, passing, throwing

Examples of usage

  • He executed a perfect lateral to his teammate.
  • The quarterback decided to lateral the ball instead of throwing it downfield.
  • During the scramble, he managed to lateral it to a receiver.
  • The players practiced lateraling to improve their coordination.

Translations

Translations of the word "lateralling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lateralizando

🇮🇳 पार्श्विक करना

🇩🇪 Lateralisierung

🇮🇩 melateral

🇺🇦 латералізуючи

🇵🇱 lateralizując

🇯🇵 ラテラリング

🇫🇷 latéralisant

🇪🇸 lateralizando

🇹🇷 lateralize etmek

🇰🇷 측면화하다

🇸🇦 جانبي

🇨🇿 lateralisující

🇸🇰 lateralisujúci

🇨🇳 侧向化

🇸🇮 lateralizirajoč

🇮🇸 hliðrun

🇰🇿 латералдандыру

🇬🇪 ლატერალიზაცია

🇦🇿 lateralizasiya

🇲🇽 lateralizando

Etymology

The term 'lateral' originates from the Latin word 'lateralis', which means 'of or belonging to the side'. In sports contexts, especially in American football, lateralling is a strategy that has evolved alongside the game's development. The concept of passing the ball sideways or backward plays a critical role in the game's tactical aspects, allowing teams to innovate offensive plays. As football grew in popularity throughout the 20th century, so did various strategies involving laterals, and it became an essential part of the sport's vocabulary. Today, the term is widely recognized not only in football but also in various sports where lateral movement or passes occur.