BACKPASS Meaning and
Definition
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A backpass is a term used in various sports, predominantly soccer (also known as football), to define an action where a player intentionally passes the ball to their own goalkeeper using any part of their body except their feet. This specific rule was introduced to prevent time-wasting tactics and encourage open play.
In soccer, a backpass occurs when a player, usually a defender or a midfielder, passes the ball back towards their goalkeeper, who is inside their own penalty area. The intention behind a backpass is primarily to maintain possession and relieve pressure from the attacking team. However, the rule restricts the goalkeeper from handling the ball directly with their hands; hence, they must use their feet to play the ball after receiving a backpass.
Backpasses can be executed using various techniques, such as a simple ground pass, a lofted ball, a header, or even a deliberate deflection. The prohibition on goalkeepers handling backpasses encourages more dynamic and challenging gameplay, preventing them from easily utilizing their hands as a means of slowing down the game. Additionally, this rule promotes skillful footwork and strategic decision-making among players.
Outside of soccer, the term "backpass" is occasionally used in other sports like field hockey, rugby, and ice hockey. In these sports, it typically refers to a similar concept, where a player intentionally directs the ball or puck backward to a teammate behind them, maintaining possession and evading opposing players. However, the specific rules governing backpasses vary across different sports.
Common Misspellings for BACKPASS
- vackpass
- nackpass
- hackpass
- gackpass
- bzckpass
- bsckpass
- bwckpass
- bqckpass
- baxkpass
- bavkpass
- bafkpass
- badkpass
- bacjpass
- bacmpass
- baclpass
- bacopass
- bacipass
- backoass
- backlass
- back0ass
Etymology of BACKPASS
The word "backpass" is a compound noun consisting of two parts: "back" and "pass".
The word "back" has a Germanic origin and can be traced back to the Old Norse word "bak", meaning "back" or "behind". It became part of the English language through its Middle English form "bak".
The word "pass" originated from the Latin word "passus", which means "a step" or "a movement". It later entered Old English as "pæss", referring to a way or a crossing.
When combined, "backpass" refers to a pass made backward, usually in sports like football (soccer) or hockey, where a player intentionally passes the ball or puck in the opposite direction of their team's progress.
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