Translation guide
In sports, an overhead pass is a pass made with the hands above the head, often used in basketball, volleyball, and other ball games. This guide covers how to express this action naturally in Japanese.
To describe or refer to an overhead pass in sports contexts.
The most direct and common term, a loanword from English. Used in basketball, handball, and other sports.
彼はオーバーヘッドパスを出した。
He made an overhead pass.
Literally 'above-head pass'. Less common than the loanword but still understood in sports contexts.
頭上パスでボールを回した。
They moved the ball with overhead passes.
Sometimes used in basketball to mean a high pass, which can be an overhead pass. Not as specific.
ハイパスでディフェンスをかわした。
He evaded the defense with a high pass.