ball up

Example Sentences

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Carrying the ball up the pitch, he holds it, waiting to commit one of the opponent's defenders.

From BBC • May 8, 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

“Your love of God was evident and I know you are having a ball up there,” she added.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Then to Fern, he said, “Don’t ball up your fists at everyone who says something you don’t like.”

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia