spot pass

American

noun

Basketball, Football.

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.

Etymology

Origin of spot pass

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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She was about to despair when she felt a huge cold spot pass beneath her.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

There would be plenty of time for them to do what spying they wished, and then, seeking some retired spot, pass the night quietly.

From Jack Winters' Campmates by Overton, Mark

Only one turn in it was visible, and over this, as they watched, they saw a dark spot pass, followed by a crowd of others.

From Recollections of Geoffrey Hamlyn by Kingsley, Henry

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