game balls

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Game balls are the official balls used during competitive play, as distinguished from practice balls.

In team sports, a game ball may be awarded to a player who performed exceptionally: Coach gave him the game ball after his three-touchdown performance.

The gesture recognizes individual contribution to victory.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G