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About Football Glossary - Bomb

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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
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The bomb is a low-percentage pass, but can swing the momentum of a game when it is successful.
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