live ball
Currently in play
A live ball is one that's in play—subject to the rules and action of the game.
In baseball, a live ball can be fielded, caught, or thrown; runners advance at their peril.
In basketball, a live ball can be stolen or deflected.
The opposite is a dead ball, where play has stopped: The umpire called time, making it a dead ball.
- in playCurrently within bounds
- activeIn operation now
- bouncingSpringing back repeatedly
- fumbleHandle with clumsy fingers
- dropped passFailed reception attempt
rebound · snap · quick snap · kickoff · free kick · pitch · dribble · rally · volley · play on · action · scramble · possession · inbounds · game on · hot · charged · spinning