adverb
- toward or in the direction of the opponent’s goal or end of the field
Usage: sports
adjective
- located toward or near the opponent’s goal or end of the field
Usage: sports
Examples
- The quarterback threw the ball upfield to his receiver.
- She ran upfield with the soccer ball toward the goal.
- The upfield players were in perfect position for the pass.
- He kicked the ball upfield to clear it from the defensive zone.
- The upfield movement of the team created scoring opportunities.
- The coach told the players to push upfield more aggressively.