What does drop back mean?
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drop back
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Princeton's WordNet
drop backverb
take position in the rear, as in a military formation or in the line of scrimmage in football
"The defender dropped back behind his teammate"
drag, trail, get behind, hang back, drop behind, drop backverb
to lag or linger behind
"But in so many other areas we still are dragging"
Wiktionary
drop backnoun
The act by a player in the backfield of dropping back from the line of scrimmage after the hike of the ball.
drop backverb
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.
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drop back
Drop back generally refers to moving or stepping backwards, often in a strategic or planned manner. In sports like American football, a quarterback may "drop back" to distance himself from the offensive line to scan the field for a potential pass. In a broader context, it can refer to reducing one's involvement or returning to a previously less advanced position or state.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of drop back in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of drop back in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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