Offense & Shooting

Dot

noun / verbcommunity slang

A precise pass that finds an open teammate, often through a tight window.

Dot commonly describes a high-value read that creates an immediate shot. It can be a cross-court pass, corner skip, icon pass, or fast reaction to help defense.

Used in a sentence

“The center dropped, and the point guard dotted the corner.”

Also written dime

Community slang changes over time and can mean different things in different game editions, modes and groups.

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