Ball up top like in basketball when you check the ball at the top of the key to reset play. Represents a moment to pause and reset, like hitting the reset button in life. It's when you take a step back to reassess and refocus before moving forward.
Jake and his girl keep arguing. Ball up top. He takes a step back, cools off, figures out what’s real, then comes back smooth and locked in.
by checkball March 9, 2025

Ball Top Joystick - joystick handle that looks like a Gumball
Popular with games like ms pacman & street fighter mainly used with Japanese arcades & replaced the old skool Bat Top joystick in the west .
Popular with games like ms pacman & street fighter mainly used with Japanese arcades & replaced the old skool Bat Top joystick in the west .
Ball Top Joystick such as Sanwa , Seimitsu ,suzo-happ
Most modern gamers prefer the ball top joystick as
It is more comfortable on the hands & easier to grip.
Most modern gamers prefer the ball top joystick as
It is more comfortable on the hands & easier to grip.
by Blu_leef June 29, 2025

High Tops was produced by Skee Ball, Inc. in 0.
Skee Ball, Inc. released 19 different machines in our database under this trade name, starting in 1980.
Other machines made by Skee Ball, Inc. during the time period High Tops was produced include Alley Hoops, Circus Hi Rise, Killer Beez, Operation Vortex 2000, and Skee Ball Classic.
Skee Ball, Inc. released 19 different machines in our database under this trade name, starting in 1980.
Other machines made by Skee Ball, Inc. during the time period High Tops was produced include Alley Hoops, Circus Hi Rise, Killer Beez, Operation Vortex 2000, and Skee Ball Classic.
by Your bob September 2, 2022

“Ball up top” is a saying in pickup basketball that means the ball is returned to the top of the key and alerts players that the next point is starting.
Often used to indicate that one is moving on.
Often used to indicate that one is moving on.
by maximi September 14, 2024

When faced with a difficult or emotionally charged situation, "ball up top" is used to keep composure and handle the problem with a calm, controlled demeanor.
In September 2024, X user @kfmsr discovered he was not the parent of his alleged child. He responded to this statement with a calm demeanor, retweeting "She ain't mine. Ball up top 🚶🏿 ♂️".
In September 2024, X user @kfmsr discovered he was not the parent of his alleged child. He responded to this statement with a calm demeanor, retweeting "She ain't mine. Ball up top 🚶🏿 ♂️".
by lilwizardry September 14, 2024
