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inbounds

inbounds

3.7
A pass that returns the ball into play
  • noun
  • /ˈɪnˌbaʊndz/
  • Jargon
translation icon : pase de reanudación
  • He made a great inbounds pass to his teammate.

Examples

  • A well-executed inbounds can catch the defense off guard in a close game.

  • The team practiced their inbounds plays to improve their scoring opportunities.

  • After the timeout, she made a quick inbounds to her teammate under the basket.

  • Did you see that inbounds throw?

  • The player made an amazing catch to return the ball with a perfect inbounds throw.

  • After the timeout, the coach instructed the team on how to execute an inbounds play successfully.

  • To avoid losing possession, he quickly passed the ball inbounds after it had gone out of play.

Synonyms

throw-in
vsinbounds
1 3.8

A way to put the ball back into play from the sideline after it goes out

includes any pass or other play that returns the ball not only hand sends

Antonyms

out of bounds
21 3.7

Not allowed because it is outside the allowed area or against the rules

Surface Forms

inbounds singular
inbounds plural

Morphology

inbounds = bound (semi-transparent) = in + bound

The prefix 'in' and root 'bound' are clear, but the sports context is specialized.

Etymology

Inbounds as a play is simply a pass that brings the ball back 'inside' the playing area, like throwing it over the line so the game can continue. That's why an excellent inbounds can restart play and create a scoring chance.