ball up
Example Sentences
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Picking the ball up out of the hand will be crucial for England this week, especially given how much faster Starc bowls with a pink ball.
From BBC
This centre-forward position allowed him to hold the ball up and win fouls more reliably than Zirkzee did in the first half against direct pressure.
From BBC
“She was heating up the ball, getting steals in our press, bringing the ball up, getting to the basket,” said sophomore Kennedy Smith, who had 13 points Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times
Last week against the Wallabies, 20-year-old replacement Pollock scooped the ball up with one hand to score a memorable try that confirmed England's dominance.
From BBC
Against a good press or a higher defensive block, Liverpool have struggled to get the ball up the pitch as effectively as they did last season.
From BBC
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