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Meaning of "on the ball" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ON THE BALL

on the ball play
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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON THE BALL

on the air
on the alert
on the back burner
on the back foot
on the baker´s list
on the beam
on the blink
on the block
on the books
on the bot
on the bounce
on the brain
on the breadline
on the bum
on the button
on the cadge
on the cards
on the carpet
on the chance
on the cheap

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON THE BALL

ball
beach ball
billiard ball
bonus ball
costume ball
crystal ball
cue ball
dead ball
debutante ball
eight ball
golf ball
jump ball
masked ball
medicine ball
play ball
punching ball
stress ball
Swiss ball
tea ball
tennis ball
wrecking ball

Synonyms and antonyms of on the ball in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «on the ball» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON THE BALL

Find out the translation of on the ball to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of on the ball from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «on the ball» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

在球
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en la pelota
570 millions of speakers

English

on the ball
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गेंद पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على الكرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

на мяч
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

na bola
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বলের উপর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sur la balle
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pada bola
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

auf den Ball
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ボールに
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing werni
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trên bóng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பந்து மீது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बॉलवर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Topun üzerinde
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sulla palla
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

na piłkę
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

на м´яч
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pe mingea
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

για την μπάλα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

op die bal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

på bollen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

på ballen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of on the ball

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON THE BALL»

The term «on the ball» is very widely used and occupies the 328 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ON THE BALL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about on the ball

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10 QUOTES WITH «ON THE BALL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word on the ball.
1
Rod Carew
There is a special sensation in getting good wood on the ball and driving a double down the left-field line as the crowd in the ballpark rises to its feet and cheers. But, I also remember how much fun I had as a skinny barefoot kid hitting a tennis ball with a broomstick on a quiet, dusty street in Panama.
2
Tim DeKay
I was a baseball player. I played in high school and a little bit in college. I was a catcher. I don't know if I could have played any other position. As a catcher, you're always on the ball.
3
Richard Farnsworth
But I don't really care for directors flaring up and trying to humble some actor, which they would do to try and make an example out of them so everybody else would stay on the ball - and David wasn't anything like that.
4
Ford Frick
Keep your eye on the ball.
5
Pud Galvin
My fingers are too short to enable me to get grip enough on the ball to pitch a deep curve, so that I have been compelled to depend more on drops, straight balls and the different artifices known to pitchers to deceive the batter.
6
Lee Hall
I only tend to think of the week ahead, to keep my eye on the ball and question whether a full stop is in the right place. It's easy to get distracted by the wrong things. If you start thinking of grand gestures, it's going to be a lot of hot air. You have to be logical. The theatre is a very logical place.
7
Glenn Hoddle
I often felt as a player in a 4-4-2, you end up being outnumbered in midfield and chasing the ball, so as a manager I liked wingbacks to push forward; it gives the midfield player on the ball three or four options.
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Craig Johnston
You know, I was crap. But I had the commitment, and I had the understanding, that the basis of football is skill on the ball, and if you spend the time with it, you're gonna reap the rewards.
9
Chuck Klein
I avoided as much work as possible in the classroom, but did all the work possible on the ball field.
10
Bill Klem
Fix your eye on the ball from the moment the pitcher holds it in his glove. Follow it as he throws to the plate and stay with it until the play is completed. Action takes place only where the ball goes.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON THE BALL»

Discover the use of on the ball in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to on the ball and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Billy on the Ball
Billy's in the team, and he's not about to let the side down!
Paul Harrison, 2010
2
Pilates on the Ball: The World's Most Popular Workout Using ...
The personal stories and inspirational quotes included in the text illustrate how Pilates can improve your way of life. A handy exercise log makes it possible to track your workouts and monitor your individual progress.
Colleen Craig, 2001
3
Keep Your Eye On the Ball: Curve Balls, Knuckleballs, and ...
"Keep your eye on the ball!" may be good advice--but it is impossible to do.
Robert G. Watts, A. Terry Bahill, 2000
4
On the Ball: What You Can Learn about Business from ...
Fast, timely, and fun, readers will never forget the business lessons this book teaches. Sports, like business, is a nonstop, flat-out competition where winners prosper and losers are sent packing.
David M. Carter, Darren Rovell, 2003
5
Yoga on the Ball: Enhance Your Yoga Practice Using the ...
A fun, simple, and healthy way to fitness." --Judith Hanson Lasater, PH.D., P.T., author of Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times "I recommend this book to anyone looking for a new way to practice yoga.
Carol Mitchell, 2003
6
101 Ways to Work Out on the Ball: Sculpt Your Ideal Body ...
Pilates, yoga, and more! Liz Gillies, respected fitness trainer and star of several best-selling exercise videos, shows you 101 things you can do with a ball to tone, trim, and firm up. /div
Elizabeth Gillies, 2004
7
Working on the Ball: A Simple Guide to Office Fitness
Among the book's topics are: * evaluating your posture * choosing a ball * stability ball safety * avoiding eye strain and brain drain * desk setup * healthy snacking Working on the Ball makes a great gift or a quick pick-me-up for oneself.
‎2009
8
Women on the ball: a guide to women's football
Women's football is the fastest growing international sport for women and Women on the Ball is the first book to give a comprehensive account of the women's game. It details the pioneering players and clubs, and includes many interviews
Sue Lopez, 1997
9
Weights on the Ball Workbook: Step-By-Step Guide with Over ...
Weights on the Ball Workbook teaches combination exercises like seated curls as well as dozens of specially designed movements that fully utilize the potential of this unique equipment tandem.
Steve Stiefel, 2009
10
Keep Your Ear on the Ball
Davey, a blind student, refuses all help from his new classmates, even while playing kickball at recess, until they find a way to help without doing everything for him.
Genevieve Petrillo, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON THE BALL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term on the ball is used in the context of the following news items.
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Iwan Roberts has his eye on the ball for Mustard TV's live broadcasts
Iwan Roberts has his eye on the ball for Mustard TV's live broadcasts ... which is sponsoring Mustard TV's new programme, On the Ball City ... «Norfolk Eastern Daily Press, Jul 15»
2
Liverpool vs Malaysia XI player ratings: Jordan Ibe on target, but …
Lucas: In a game where Liverpool monopolised possession Lucas was too slow on the ball, giving Malaysia a chance to set their defence. «The Independent, Jul 15»
3
Eye on the ball
Eye on the ball. Michael Moore / Sentinel Staff | Posted: Friday, July 24, 2015 12:00 pm. An online service is needed to view this image in its entirety. You need ... «The Keene Sentinel, Jul 15»
4
St Helens inflict more pain on Hull KR with comfortable nine-try win
At that stage Rovers struggled to get their hands on the ball and they slipped further behind when a 40-20 kick from Burns set up the position for ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
5
Mustard TV announces commentary teams for live Norwich City …
... theme park Pleasurewood Hills to sponsor its new programme On the Ball City Live (OTBC Live), which will be screening the friendlies. «Norfolk Eastern Daily Press, Jul 15»
6
Canal youngsters on the ball in summer basketball camp
Kids and counselors play a game during the Ball For All basketball camp at the Albert J. Boro Community Center in San Rafael. Alan Dep ... «Marin Independent Journal, Jul 15»
7
Messy Mexico-Panama Semifinal Leaves a Stain on Concacaf
Late in regulation, he fell on the ball and was called for handling. Even Mexico's manager, Miguel Herrera, said he did not believe a penalty ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
8
Amen Corner: Teeing for Driver Need Not Give the Ball a Bloody Nose
This tee height works for many because to get the most distance with a driver, you want to swing up on the ball to create the most optimal ... «Valley News, Jul 15»
9
Mustard TV to screen two Norwich City pre-season matches live
... Evening News, said: : “We are delighted to announce Pleasurewood Hills as the sponsor of our new programme On The Ball City Live. «Norfolk Eastern Daily Press, Jul 15»
10
Mitch George: Gold mine of talented rookies has a lot on the ball
Every so often, Major League Baseball ushers in a new breed of stars. However, never has there been a rookie class as impactful as the one ... «Post-Bulletin, Jul 15»

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