1879 22 Oct. 6 The ‘passing’ game was carefully studied, but a few instances of ‘hand ball’ rather spoiled the general effect of the play.
1889 4 Oct. 3/1 Seven years ago hockey was an utterly unscientific game... The Moulsey Club was the first to adopt a passing game.
2001 Oct. 124/1 Rowe taught a passing game at odds with the conventional kick-and-rush tactics.