dead balls
Out of action
Dead balls is a sports term for balls not in active play—after a foul, out of bounds, or between plays.
In baseball, a dead ball prevents runners from advancing.
The dead-ball era refers to early baseball when the ball was softer and home runs were rare.
Separately, dead balls is slang for testicles with low function or energy: I've got dead balls after that workout.
- cornerMeeting point of edges
- flatLacking vertical variation
- bounceSpring back after impact
- set-piecePreplanned impressive sequence
- spot kickSet piece from mark
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