Crossword Genius

Forward pass not penalised at first (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

send

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'forward' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for send that I've seen before include "Despatch, remit" , "Dispatch by post" , "and 2: Advise" , "Cause to go for" , "broadcast" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app