Sentence examples for the spin of the ball from inspiring English sources

The difference in their approaches to hitting a tennis ball was described by Bill Tilden in the first paragraph of his timeless classic, "Match Play and the Spin of the Ball".

I never watch the spin of the ball.

Pratt saw the spin of the ball off Vina's bat and knew it would get past Ventura.

But because the sport relies on the ability to read the spin of the ball as much as on physical prowess, it tends to be a great equalizer.

Mussina's record-setting game began in the late-afternoon shadows, which made it difficult for hitters to pick up the spin of the ball and discern between fastballs and breaking balls, and Mussina has a particularly sharp curve.

Son did not look to have the room but he benefited from the spin of the ball, which remained on the right side of the line, and the alarm bells sounded when Kane swooped.

Chelsea could bemoan that familiar ill-fortune with the spin of the loose ball, though their goalkeeper and Terry had both been forced into smart blocks to deny Capoue moments earlier.

In a sport that can be decided by the spin of a ball or grains of sand, he left as little to chance as a skipper ever has.

When that happens, Shapiro explains, the movement and spin of the ball combine in the hitter's mind and create the perception that the ball is veering off track.

He was known for his anticipation of the flight, length and spin of the ball.

He was widely regarded by his contemporaries as Australia's finest ever wicket-keeper and one of the best in Test history, with an understated style, an ability to anticipate the flight, length and spin of the ball and an efficient stumping technique.