inbounds pass
noun
basketball
: a pass to start play from a player who is standing out of bounds to a player who is on the court
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The Wolverines tried to steal the inbounds pass, but Stokes sneaked behind the defense and dunked to clinch it.
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Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Instead, the Timberwolves stole James’ ensuing inbounds pass and Anthony Edwards made two free throws with 10.9 seconds left for a 116-113 lead.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 28 Apr. 2025
Look at how Thompson didn’t even let Curry receive an inbounds pass on this third-quarter possession, then followed him up the floor without any space.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Rice won that game after stealing an inbounds pass and launching the three.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
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Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Instead, the Timberwolves stole James’ ensuing inbounds pass and Anthony Edwards made two free throws with 10.9 seconds left for a 116-113 lead.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 28 Apr. 2025
Look at how Thompson didn’t even let Curry receive an inbounds pass on this third-quarter possession, then followed him up the floor without any space.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Rice won that game after stealing an inbounds pass and launching the three.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Inbounds pass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inbounds%20pass. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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