Sentence examples for striking a ball from inspiring English sources

His technique at striking a ball is absolutely faultless and the younger players are gaining from having him here".

A military training exercise in the 2nd Century BC involved striking a ball through a target while being aggressively followed by opponents.

I'm not sure if he's at the level of striking a ball yet, but he can't be far away from that now.

Twelve years later, on the day Williams exited the scene ominously without striking a ball, Keys looked like a budding star inside a body that is well suited for 21st century women's tennis.

Dutch paintings from the 16th century regularly show scenes of people striking a ball on the ice, and at least one, by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, may show skaters chasing after a ball.

Day would even have the option of skipping the Jaidee encounter but returning on Friday; a matter which would be of obvious benefit to the Thai, who would earn a day two point without striking a ball.

"In tennis, you strike a ball just after the rebound for the fastest return," he said.

To strike a ball like that happens maybe once in a lifetime".

He can strike a ball very cleanly with his left foot and with so much power.

As well as he strikes a ball, Austin can also be sharp taking jabs at himself.

"Stop this bagging of IRON even before he strikes a ball.