jump pass
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of jump pass
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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A jump pass found teammate Julian Winfield in the paint for a contested layup that gave the Tigers a 74-73 lead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2023
Holy Cross had taken a 14-6 second-quarter lead after Sluka handed off to Tyler Purdy who then tossed a jump pass to Sean Morris, all alone in the backfield for a 27-yard score.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 10, 2022
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry tricks the Green Bay Packers by throwing a touchdown with a "jump pass" in their 27-17 victory at Green Bay.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2022
With a jump pass to the far sideline.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2022
“When Lou goes out to jump, pass the word to the boys to give her an ovation.”
From The Girls of Central High on Track and Field The Champions of the School League by Morrison, Gertrude W.
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