low ball
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Refers to a ball that travels close to the ground.
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- The striker hit a low ball into the corner of the net.
- She returned his powerful serve with a tricky low ball that just cleared the net.
- The setter surprised the opponents with a quick, low ball to the middle blocker.
- To beat this goalkeeper, you'll need to shoot a very low ball.
- The batsman struggled to play the low ball bowled by the spinner.
- He swung and missed at a low ball just outside the strike zone.
- He chose a different club to hit a low ball under the tree branches.
- During practice, the coach emphasized passing a low ball on the wet field.
- It's often harder for a tall player to intercept a low ball.
- The midfielder will try to cross a low ball into the box for the forwards.