Definition: A long pass play in which the passer throws the ball to a receiver deep down the field.
Pronunciation: Bom
Also Known As: Going Deep
Examples: The bomb is a low-percentage pass, but can swing the momentum of a game when it is successful.
About Football Glossary - Bomb
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