ball up

Example Sentences

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“Playing with my back to goal and holding the ball up is my big strength. You don’t have to be a giant to play that target-man role.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Tristan Peters hit a sharp ground ball up the first-base line, and first baseman Freddie Freeman made a sliding stop, tossing the ball to Yamamoto at first to complete the play.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Mainly nipping the ball up the Lord's slope, Smith took the edge of Gay, then pinned Root lbw for eight.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

When Deandre Ayton blocked a shot at the rim with 7:18 remaining in the second quarter Friday, LeBron James corralled the rebound and pushed the ball up the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

I ball up my fist and tap my chest, then my forehead, then Richard’s chest and his forehead.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone