ball up

Example Sentences

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The play started with Muncy hitting a ground ball up the first-base line.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

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

The German showed his ability to hold the ball up and link the Arsenal attack together but he is not a natural finisher and missed two crucial chances against City.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

His advice to Contreras for whenever the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge came to the plate was simply to keep the ball up and away, then pound him hard inside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

So Felix pushed the ball up the court full-speed on every possession.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty