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on the ball
adjective as in alert
adverb as in paying attention
Example Sentences
From that moment on, Wales were inventive and ambitious on the ball - looking to build attacks from all areas of the field - and they were relentless out of possession, pressing their opponents with an intensity which is as important as any other aspect of play for Bellamy.
Bellamy has also instilled an exciting new style of play - bold and creative on the ball, tenacious and relentless out of possession.
“He fell on the ball. He’s crazy like that.”
Turkey were awarded an 89th-minute penalty in Kayseri as Yunus Akgun fell under a challenge by Neco Williams, who appeared to get a touch on the ball.
Smith, attempting to clear the mess and his line, fired his own kick straight into Du Toit and the South Africa flanker gratefully dropped on the ball for his side's second score and a 12-10 lead.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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