downfield

downfield Definition

down·field (-fēld′)

adverb, adjective

Football, Soccer, etc. into, toward, or in the opposite end of the field, esp. the defensive end to pass, kick, or run downfield

downfield Usage Examples

Converse of object

move: Newcastle moved downfield dangerously and got close to the Bristol line.
clear: A Hyde corner in fact, as the ball was swiftly cleared downfield.
kick: Eventually, Lavea kicks downfield, returning possession, rather cheaply.
launch: The United ' keeper launched the ball downfield where it was picked up by Howard.
break: Easter picked up the ball from the back of a scrum and broke downfield, before releasing Keogh out on the right flank.
hoof: With time running out Burnley were on the attack when a tangerine defender hoofed a huge ball downfield.

Adjective modifier

long: Such is the power and dominance of his bottom hand, his strokes frequently resemble a hockey player sending a long pass downfield.
huge: With time running out Burnley were on the attack when a tangerine defender hoofed a huge ball downfield.

Noun used with modifier

ball: The United ' keeper launched the ball downfield where it was picked up by Howard.
kick: A desperate kick downfield by Matt Gilks was headed on by Alan Goodall for the little striker.

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