Pitch
What does Pitch Mean?
This term can be used in two distinct ways. It may refer to the
action of a quarterback throwing the ball underhanded or
side-armed, though sometimes over-handed, usually a short distance,
to a running back or receiver.
It may also refer to the actual field of play. The latter
definition is rarely used in the US. It is more common for an
individual to refer to it as a field, rather than pitch. This
definition is much more popular, and more widely used, outside the
US. Within the US, the former definition is used almost
exclusively. The rules of football require the quarterback be
behind the line of scrimmage in order to throw the ball. If the
intended receiver is close by, the "pass" is referred to as a
pitch. If the play calls for a pitch, the receiver will usually
also be behind the line of scrimmage. Furthermore, a pitch is
usually made to the right or left side of the field; it is rarely a
forward pass.
Sporting Charts explains Pitch
A play involving a pitch is often designed to catch the defense off guard by moving the ball to one side of the field. An example of a pitch play would involve the quarterback pretending to go back to pass the ball, but instead throws it underhanded to a receiver located about fifteen feet to the right. The receiver is then responsible for rushing the ball up-field.
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