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Wide receiver
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a player in American football who specializes in catching passes from the quarterback
Who is a "wide receiver"?
A wide receiver is a player in American football who stands on the outer part of the field and tries to catch passes thrown by the quarterback. The wide receiver runs specific paths to get open, so the quarterback can throw the ball to them. Once they catch it, their goal is to run as far as possible, often trying to score by reaching the end zone. Wide receivers need to be fast and good at catching the ball, even when there are defenders trying to stop them. They help the team score points by catching and running with the ball.
Example
The wide receiver made a spectacular diving catch in the end zone.
The wide receiver caught a touchdown pass in the final seconds of the game.
The quarterback threw a perfect spiral to the wide receiver down the sideline.
Example
The wide receiver made a spectacular diving catch in the end zone.
The wide receiver caught a touchdown pass in the final seconds of the game.
The quarterback threw a perfect spiral to the wide receiver down the sideline.
He is known for his speed and agility as a wide receiver.
In today's practice, the coach focused on improving the wide receiver's route running.
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