outlet pass

noun

: a pass made in basketball by the player taking a defensive rebound to a teammate to start a fast break

Examples of outlet pass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But these struggles to create space and complete outlet passes with confidence reflected a steep learning curve for both of the young wings. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Julian Quiñones took an outlet pass down the Mexican left and dribbled into the Ecuadorian box. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

The Spurs had the last shot after a defensive rebound, but Wembanyama threw a reckless outlet pass to an unsuspecting Stephon Castle, who was turning around to run the floor. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2026

Wembanyama, seeking an outlet pass, threw the ball to Stephon Castle, who wasn’t looking. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

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