(transitive,sports) To pass the ball more skilfully than.
2016, Daniel Taylor, Eric Dier seals England’s stunning comeback against Germany (in The Guardian, 27 March 2016)
His team knocked the ball around in a way that seemed beyond them when they were outpassed by Spain in Alicante in November.
2007 October 24, “Patriots’ Bargains Bring Dividends”, in New York Times:
In a 23-16 loss in Detroit, Tampa Bay outgained the Lions, 422-278; Jeff Garcia outpassed Jon Kitna, 316-147; the Buccaneers had the ball for 11 minutes 40 seconds more.