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"before kicking the ball into the goal, think like a goalkeeper."GoalkeeperRate it:

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airmailTo throw the ball well over a fielder's head where that fielder is unable to make a play on the ball.Rate it:

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around the hornA difficult or precarious route that is less advisable than a simpler alternative; also, in baseball, throwing the ball from third base to second to firstRate it:

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back upFor the non-striker to take a few steps down the pitch, in preparation to taking a run, just as the bowler bowls the ball.Rate it:

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back upSo as to stop the ball, and prevent overthrows.Rate it:

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bald as a billiard ballOne whom has lost much hair and prematurely bald.Rate it:

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ball hogA player who keeps the ball to themselves, rather than passing itRate it:

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ball of fireA person who is especially hard-working, high-achieving, ambitious, or active.Rate it:

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ball outMisspelling of bawl out.Rate it:

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ball upTo hunch over and pull in one's arms and legs.Rate it:

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ball upTo crush into a ball shape.Rate it:

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ball-breakerA person or task which is excessively demanding or punishing.Rate it:

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balls upThird-person singular simple present indicative form of ball up.Rate it:

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bat awayTo knock an object, usually a ball.Rate it:

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Behind the Eight BallGetting into trouble or difficult situation due to bad luck, a situation through which, one might not get out easilyRate it:

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behind the eight ballAt a disadvantage.Rate it:

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behind the eight-ballIn a difficult situation or tight spot.Rate it:

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belle of the ballthe best looking and/or best dressed girl at the dance (ball)Rate it:

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black ballStall, close ranks, make it impossible to make a break throughRate it:

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body EnglishA body motion made to coax an object already propelled go in a desired direction. For example, a nervous leaning or twisting movement while playing sports such as golf or bowling, to "persuade" the ball to go in a desired direction.Rate it:

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bottom edgeA deflection of a ball off of the bottom edge of a bat, onto the ground and potentially into the wicket.Rate it:

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bottom edgeTo hit the ball with the bottom edge of the bat.Rate it:

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break one offTo throw a curve ball.Rate it:

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bunny hopA ground ball that hops along the field instead of rolling.Rate it:

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can of cornAn easily caught fly ball.Rate it:

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Carry the BallTo ensure the completion of task/job perfectlyRate it:

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catch outTo put a batsman out by catching the batted ball before it touches the ground.Rate it:

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chauve comme mon genou (fam.)As bald as a coot, as a billiard ball.Rate it:

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chip shotA shot in which the ball is kicked from underneath with accuracy but with less than maximum force, to launch it high into the air in order either to pass it over the heads of opponents or to score a goal.Rate it:

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chip shotAn approach shot made from a location a short distance from the golf green in which the ball is launched into the air with only low or moderate force, so that it will land on the green and roll toward the hole.Rate it:

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chip shotThe achievement of a goal or the striking of a target with a ball or other projectile in relatively nonchallenging or routine circumstances, by throwing (as in basketball) or by discharging a firearm (as in hunting).Rate it:

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clear one's linesTo clear the ball away from a dangerous position.Rate it:

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close the faceTo turn the face of the bat inwards, in order to hit the ball to the leg side.Rate it:

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cue upThe act of taking aim on the cue ball with the cue in a game of snooker, or billiards, etc.Rate it:

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curl upto shape one's body into a somewhat ball-like shape, with one's legs tucked into the abdomen, especially for cosiness or for protection.Rate it:

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double upAfter a fly ball has been caught.Rate it:

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drive inTo hit the ball or reach base in such a way that a run scores.Rate it:

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drop backOf a quarterback or other player in the backfield, to take a number of steps back from the line of scrimmage immediately after the snap or hike of the ball, to avoid defenders.Rate it:

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drop the ballto fail in one's responsibilities or duties; to not complete somethingRate it:

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faire tapisserie (fam.)To be a wall-flower at a ball.Rate it:

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fill the billIn order to fill the bill an individual must carry the ball, complete the task, fulfill the expectations.Rate it:

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fly outTo become out by hitting a fly ball which is caughtRate it:

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force outTo create an out by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the groundRate it:

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front wallThe main and largest wall in a racquetball or squash court, located at the front of the world; the wall which the ball must hit in a rally.Rate it:

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get the ball rollingTo begin; to start some action; to set in motion.Rate it:

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give snackTo ask for something. Created to ask for something that you want, mostly in a sport when asking for the ball, hacky sack, or anything that you want that someone else is holding.Rate it:

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go in offTo pot the cue ball accidentally after hitting the object ball.Rate it:

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golden duckThe score of zero runs after getting out on the first ball faced.Rate it:

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ground ball with eyesA weakly hit ground ball that barely evades the infielders.Rate it:

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ground outTo become out by hitting a ground ball which is fielded and leads to a force or tag of a runner.Rate it:

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