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Of a quarterback or other player in the backfield, to take a number of steps back from the line of scrimmage immediately after the snap or hike of the ball, to avoid defenders.
"The Tiger quarterback is dropping back to pass."
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    Nearby phrases:  drop a hint,  drop a line,  drop in,  drop off


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