Sentence examples similar to as long ball from inspiring English sources

There was now a frenetic, jittery quality to their play, as long balls were hit more in hope than expectation and the defence became brittle.

West Ham boss Allardyce described Van Gaal's side as "long-ball United" after the teams drew 1-1 at Upton Park.

Rodriguez is one of the headiest players in the game, aware of the vaunted little things as well as the long ball.

The ball swung all day, so as long as the ball is swinging you have a chance as a bowler.

A "body check" is allowed as long as the ball is in possession or a loose ball is within five yards of the opposing player and the contact is made to the front or side of the torso of the opposing player.

Due to a recent change in N.F.L. rules, quarterbacks are now allowed to practice with game balls beginning in midweek before each game, as long as the balls meet the standard of a new ball when presented to the referee on game day.

Repeat as long as the ball stays in play.

As long as the ball is on the ground most of the time we handle it.

It really doesn't matter how you hold it, as long as the ball goes in the hole".

You can be offside but as long as the ball is played before you're in the offside position you're fine.

Feeling duped for years, an angry sports media mob now smells blood, although there remains a segment that believes this story is largely about political correctness, an exercise in futility because many fans, perhaps even a majority, haven't seemed to care, as long as the ball has been soaring 450 feet.