spot pass

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.

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Origin of spot pass

First recorded in 1945–50

Words nearby spot pass

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