long ball
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A kick in which the ball is kicked over the heads of other players into an empty…A kick in which the ball is kicked over the heads of other players into an empty space, into which an attacker is moving.
» Sheffield Wednesday is playing their usual long-ball game.
Meaning
4 sensesA kick in which the ball is kicked over the heads of other players into an empty space, into which an attacker is moving.
(attributive, usually)A strategy focused on sending the ball upfield directly to the striker, especially one with few other tactical innovations.
A home run
A three-point shot.
Examples
1 sentencesSheffield Wednesday is playing their usual long-ball game.