"Ball" is also used to refer to a tactic used by a manager in a sport that uses a ball. The term was first used as "Slot Ball", a tactic used by Liverpool F.C. manager Arne Slot in
association football. When referring to a manager's "ball", the
possessive noun is not used. For example,
Emily Ball, Mark Ball, Ellis Ball, Novak Ball...
His team is leading 3-0, David Ball is clearing working for his team.
Amorim Ball isn't fine in
the opening games of the
Premier League season.
Bayer Leverkuzen overlooked Ten Hag Ball.
Lee Carsley watches "Cars-Ball" in full motion at Wembley.
South Africa won the Rugby
World Cup. Does that mean Niemaber Ball's a success?