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

Each of Tatum’s two early assists — a behind-the-back feed to Sam Hauser and a mid-air dish to Pritchard, both of which led to 3-pointers — was highlight-worthy, as was his pinpoint inbounds pass to a cutting Walsh that set up an and-one layup midway through the second quarter. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026

Down two points with less than 10 seconds left, the swarming Huskies defense forced a turnover from Duke guard Cadyn Boozer after the inbounds pass and UConn guard Braylon Mullins heaved a 3-pointer from long range to stun the Blue Devils. —Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026

Podziemski then stole the ensuing inbounds pass to secure the win. —ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026

From there, Andrew Nembhard threw the ensuing inbounds pass away before Nesmith fouled Mathurin, who missed both free throws. —Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026

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