Meaning of nothing ball | Babel Free

Definitions

1. a pitch which has neither much speed nor much spin
2. a ball which presents little attacking threat
   British

Examples

“If he cannot throw⟳ a fast ball, he may be able to get⟳ by on a nothing ball (a term coined for Wes Ferrell's looping delivery, which, though it doesn't curve, is hard to hit).”

“two of the leading pitchers in the major leagues use⟳ the "nothing ball", a term used derisively by batters to describe⟳ change⟳ of pace deliveries.”

“2010 Harry Redknapp, quoted in "Relegated Burnley produce⟳ comeback" (9 May 2010) ESPNsoccernet I was very disappointed (with the first goal) because it was a nothing ball over the top, Brian Jensen was way out of position and should have⟳ been sweeping that up.”

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