ball up

Example Sentences

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They are better positioned to play the ball up the pitch quickly into the attackers.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 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

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

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 • Dec. 2, 2025

He held the ball up, a sign of victory for Clancy to see.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds