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

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

From Literature

This spot passes away as the retina resumes its activity.

From Project Gutenberg

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 Project Gutenberg