held ball

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Synonyms: held back, dead ball, head wall, half ball, hard ball, head bail, red ball, hand ball

Antonyms: held back, dead ball, head wall, half ball, hard ball, head bail, red ball, hand ball

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|basketball}} A situation in which players of opposing teams both hold the ball, with neither clearly possessing it outright.

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