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

Examples of inbounds pass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Taylor broke from the lane and curled around a screen at the top of the key to take an inbounds pass from Natasha Cloud for the catch-and-shoot winner that ended the Sky's seven-game losing streak against the defending champions. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Courtney Williams stole the subsequent inbounds pass, Miles made a free throw, and McBride grabbed a rebound of a last-gasp Phoenix attempt. — Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 14 July 2026

With just over five seconds remaining, Brunson got the inbounds pass and chucked up a long three-pointer that hit the front of the rim. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 June 2026

Moments after throwing an inbounds pass to the Knicks’ top closer, Anunoby darted to the basket just as Jalen Brunson threw up a 3. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

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