spot pass

noun

, Basketball, Football.

1. a pass intentionally directed to a specific place in the court or field instead of a particular receiver, the receiver being expected to arrive at the place at the same time as the ball.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spot pass¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

The Pacific Electric Cars en route to this picturesque spot pass many points of interest to the traveler.

From Project Gutenberg