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drop pass

American

noun

(in hockey and soccer) a pass in which a player in control of the ball or puck simply leaves it to be picked up by a trailing teammate and continues past it to draw off the defense.

Etymology

Origin of drop pass

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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But then it vanished once more when Burakovsky attempted a drop pass to Bjorkstrand at the opposing blue line, and Connor McMichael intercepted it for a clear-cut breakaway chance.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2024

Mathew Barzal entered the Capitals zone with speed and assisted Dobson with a drop pass.

From Washington Times • Dec. 29, 2023

Ehlers got Winnipeg on the board early in the second, taking a drop pass from Vilardi and scoring his eighth goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2023

Avon took a drop pass from Owen Beck and beat goalie Dylan Ernst with a shot into the top of the net.

From Washington Times • Jun. 2, 2023

Cluny and Sela continued with their pantomime, neither letting a drop pass their lips.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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