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Fair Ball: A legally batted ball that settles on or over fair territory.

Gopher Ball: A pitch destined to be hit for a home run; one that will ‘go for’ a run.

Ground Ball: A ball hit in the infield by the batter that bounces in the infield.

Gutter Ball: A ball that leaves the lane and travels down the gutter before reaching the pins.

Four-Ball: A match in which two 2-person teams compete against each other using the one best score from each side -- commonly and mistakenly referred to as 'best-ball,' which is actually one player com . . . View Full Definition

Heavy (Ball): A ball hit with so much topspin that it feels 'heavy' when the opposing player strikes it.

Foundation Ball: The ball thrown in the 9th frame.

Flattening The Ball: The intentional act of taking power off the ball; often used to throw the ball straighter; usually described as either keeping the wrist behind the ball at the release (no rotation), or even . . . View Full Definition

Fly Ball: A ball which goes high in the air when batted.

Forkball: A pitch thrown by placing the ball between the first two fingers, usually resulting in a sinking ball.