low ball

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Refers to a ball that travels close to the ground.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.