(cricket) A rule ("law" in cricket) which when invoked results in the dismissal of a batsman (out), whereby the batsman has deliberately hit the ball with his bat a second time for a reason other than to protect his wicket.

In accordance with this rule against hitting the ball a second time.

(basketball) A situation in which players of opposing teams both hold the ball, with neither clearly possessing it outright.

(idiomatic) Alert, active, or attentive; on top of things. / (sports) Being in control of the ball. / (Australian rules football) Playing as a midfielder.

(US, idiomatic, slang) With maximum effort or commitment.

A type of warm headgear covering the neck, head, and often part of the face, with apertures left as necessary, often made out of wool.

A sealed box with a slit, into which a voter puts a completed voting slip. / The process or method of voting.

(American football, Canadian football, rugby) A player who carries the football.

Any game played with a ball. / A specific contest or match between teams playing such a game, in particular a baseball game.

(US) A field, stadium or park where ball, especially baseball, is played. / (US, figuratively) The general vicinity; somewhere close; a broad approximation.