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drop back
Verb
  • Of a quarterback or other player in the backfield, to take a number of steps back from the line of scrimmage immediately after the snap or hike of the ball, to avoid defenders. American football
Noun
  • The act by a player in the backfield of dropping back from the line of scrimmage after the hike of the ball. American football