hidden-ball trick
The 'hidden-ball trick' is a clever tactic used in various sports to deceive opponents about the location of the ball.
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Definition
B2Baseball
(technical)A play where a fielder hides the ball to tag a runner who believes the ball is elsewhere.
Example
- The third baseman successfully executed the hidden-ball trick, catching the runner off guard.
B2General Sports
(informal)A tactic where the ball's location is concealed to mislead the opponent.
Example
- The hidden-ball trick in lacrosse left the opposing team completely baffled.
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