no-look pass
Eyes-elsewhere basketball dish
A no-look pass is a pass in basketball or other sports where the passer looks in one direction while throwing the ball in another, deceiving defenders about the intended target.
The move requires excellent court vision and timing: Magic Johnson was famous for his no-look passes.
Extended to any smoothly executed misdirection: She pulled a no-look pass, handing me the note while chatting with the teacher.
- behind the backWithout someone's awareness
- assistTo give support
- flashyShowy, often tastelessly so
- court visionPlaymaker's spatial awareness
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