new balls
Unused game equipment
In tennis, new balls replace the original set after a specified number of games, as fresh balls bounce more consistently.
The chair umpire announces new balls to alert players to the change.
In cricket, the fielding captain may request a new ball after a set number of overs, as newer balls swing more and move faster off the pitch.
tennis
Attend to needs
- volleySimultaneous firing burst
- aceSingle-pip card
- faultImperfection or blame
- rallyGathering for a cause
breakpoint · deuce · tiebreak · doubles · singles · match · game · set
serve
Attend to needs
rally · breakpoint · deuce · tiebreak · doubles · singles · match · game · set · replacement
cricket
Chirping legged insect
seam · swing · shine · lacquer · replacement · match · league · pool · billiards · cue
unused
Never put to purpose
- pristinePure and untouched
- unopenedNot yet accessed
- replacementWhat takes another's place
packaging · purchase · equipment · gear · supply · stock · inventory