Passing down

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A Passing Down is an American Football term referring to any down that a forward pass is involved or likely to be involved.

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• If you need ten yards for a first down on any down other than first or second(if your team is run oriented)
• If you have more than 15 yards on any down
• If your team is losing by more than one touchdown in the fourth quarter
• If you are losing by more than three touchdowns in any other quarter
• If you are playing a team that can stop you on the run every play
• If the team you are playing can't defend against the pass