hidden-ball trick

noun

A fielding play where the fielders deceive the baserunners as to the location of the ball, allowing one of the fielders to attempt to tag a runner out without the runner being aware of it.

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Meanings

nounhidden-ball trick (plural hidden-ball tricks)

plural hidden-ball tricks · alternative hidden ball trick

  1. ball gamesA fielding play where the fielders deceive the baserunners as to the location of the ball, allowing one of the fielders to attempt to tag a runner out without the runner being aware of it.
  2. A similar deceptive play in other sports such as American football and lacrosse.
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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