short ball

IPA/ˈʃɔːt ˌbɔːl/
IPA/ˈʃɔːrt ˌbɑːl/

short ball — noun

1. In football or soccer, a short ball is when a player kicks the ball a short dist

1.名詞B1
釋義

In football or soccer, a short ball is when a player kicks the ball a short distance along the ground to a teammate who is standing close by, rather than sending it far down the pitch.

例句

Arjun received a short ball from his teammate near the edge of the penalty area.

Lara passed a short ball to her captain instead of trying a long cross-field kick.

collocation: pass a short ball to [someone]

同義詞
  • short pass

    the more commonly used term in football for the same action

反義詞
  • long ball

    a pass that travels a long distance down the field

文法句型

a short ball + to + player

play/hit/receive + a short ball

用法筆記

Common in British football commentary and match analysis. Contrasts with 'long ball,' which describes a kick aimed at a distant teammate further down the pitch.

常見錯誤

❌He kicked a short ball all the way from his own goal.
✅He kicked a short ball to a teammate just a few metres away.
💡A short ball travels only a short distance; use 'long ball' for kicks that cover a lot of ground.