From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englisha fast/good/long etc balla fast/good/long etc ballDSa ball that is thrown, hit, or kicked fast etc in a game or sport He hit a long ball to right field. → ball
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a fast/good/long etc ball• A bit like Dorigo ie he can cross a good ball when necessary.• Pow, Janir hit a long ball into the blackberry bushes beside the creek.• Leeds do play a lot of football, but they hit a long ball as well.• Anyway he is 24, is a good ball winner and throws himself around a bit.• Root threw me a fast ball.• Phillips seized on a long ball and found himself with only Manninger to beat.• Jackson will supplant Charlie Ward as the starting point guard, giving the team a better ball distributor. 