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General Slang
knuckleball
NUK-ul-bawl · noun · informal
A shot struck with almost no spin so it swerves unpredictably.
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A strike hit to impart minimal rotation, causing the ball to wobble and dip erratically in flight.
“His knuckleball free kicks dip so violently keepers can't read them.”
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knuckleball In A Sentence
His knuckleball free kicks dip so violently keepers can't read them.
Origin & Usage
Borrowed from baseball, where a knuckleball similarly has little spin.
People Also Ask
What is a knuckleball in football?
It is a shot struck with almost no spin, causing the ball to wobble, swerve and dip unpredictably in the air and confuse goalkeepers.
How do you hit a knuckleball?
You strike through the centre of the ball with a firm, punchy contact and minimal follow-through so it barely rotates in flight.
Where does the term knuckleball come from?
It is borrowed from baseball, where a knuckleball pitch is thrown with little spin so it also moves erratically.
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