Definition: An illegal pass play in which a player catches a forward pass behind the line of scrimmage, then passes the ball forward to another receiver.
Examples:
A second forward pass results in a five-yard penalty against the offending team.
About Football Glossary - Second Forward Pass Behind the Line of Scrimmage
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