Quick throw in football

SCREENPASS

"Here’s a helpful hint for your crossword: "A short pass designed to fool defenders, often used near the line of scrimmage." This hint guides the solver toward the concept of a deceptive, quick pass without directly giving away "screen pass." It keeps the football context while making the answer more accessible."

The clue "Quick throw in football" leads to the answer "SCREENPASS" through a combination of football terminology and wordplay.