Meaning of the word "bounce pass" in English

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bounce pass

US /ˈbaʊns pæs/
UK /ˈbaʊns pɑːs/
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Noun

a pass in basketball where the ball is bounced off the floor before reaching the receiver

Example:
He executed a perfect bounce pass to his teammate under the basket.
A good bounce pass can often get around a defender.
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Verb

to make a pass in basketball by bouncing the ball off the floor before it reaches the receiver

Example:
He decided to bounce pass the ball to the cutting guard.
You need to practice how to properly bounce pass.