ball up
Example Sentences
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He has been criticised for his all-round play, with questions about whether his ability holding the ball up and linking play is good enough for an Arsenal team.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
A batter later, the Rockies’ diving third baseman Karros made a nifty play to throw out Teoscar Hernández after he drilled a ball up the line — holding Freeman at third in the process.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
They are better positioned to play the ball up the pitch quickly into the attackers.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
If your 2-foot putt is so easy that you can call it a gimme and pick the ball up, why not take the 10 seconds to tap it in?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Jose inbounded the ball to Glen who brought the ball up.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
