high ball

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Refers to a ball that is hit or kicked high into the air.

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Examples (10)

  • He sent over a high ball that was difficult to return.
  • The goalkeeper confidently caught the high ball under pressure.
  • In rugby, catching a high ball is a crucial skill for a fullback.
  • The midfielder launched a high ball into the opponent's penalty area.
  • She hit a defensive high ball in tennis to give herself time to recover.
  • The outfielder struggled to track the high ball against the bright sun.
  • The coach had the players practice dealing with high balls repeatedly.
  • It was a swirling high ball, making it very unpredictable for the defenders.
  • The volleyball setter gave a perfect high ball to the outside hitter.
  • He misjudged the flight of the high ball, which led to a goal.