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Big Ball: A type of hook that is very overpowering; also, describes a pressure situation in which a player needs a strike.

Hitting The Big Ball Before The Little Ball: Another phrase for hitting the ball fat (the big ball being the earth)

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

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

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

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

Fry A Bigger Fish: A disciplinary action taken by the Federal Reserve Board for some violation of Regulation T, an individual investor cannot sell securities until they are paid for in full and certificates delivered.

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.