nothing ball
The term "nothing ball" is used in various sports to describe a play or move that lacks effectiveness or impact.
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Definition
C1Baseball
(technical)A pitch that lacks both significant speed and spin, making it ineffective against the batter.
Example
- The pitcher threw a nothing ball that the batter easily hit.
C1Cricket
(technical, british)A delivery that is easy for the batsman to play and does not pose a significant challenge.
Example
- The bowler's nothing ball was effortlessly driven to the boundary.
B2General Sports
(informal, british)A play or move that lacks effectiveness or impact, posing little threat to the opponent.
Example
- The team was criticized for their nothing ball strategy, which failed to create any scoring opportunities.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "nothing ball":
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