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

Grounder: A ground ball.

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

Held Ball: When two opposing players both possess the basketball but neither one can gain sole possession. In the NBA, the ball is blown dead and a jump ball restarts play. College teams use the altern . . . View Full Definition

Hit Up On The Ball: The act at the release point of coming through the ball with a strong finger release; a ball that is hit hard will tend to be very powerful; used to describe a good release feeling .. I real . . . View Full Definition

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

Highballs: Any liquor served with ice, soda, plain water, ginger-ale or other carbonated beverages.

Groundwater: Water under the earths surface, regardless of the geological structure in which the water is standing or flowing. It does not include water in underground streams that have identifiable bank . . . View Full Definition

Groundhog Day: Groundhogs are suppose to come out of hibernation on February 2 to see how the weather is doing. If the sun is shining and they see a shadow they are said to be frightened and go back inside . . . View Full Definition

Groundies: A forehand or backhand shot that is executed after the ball bounces once on the court