smallball
nounUK /ˈsmɔːl.bɔːl/
US /ˈsmɑːl.bɔːl/
A style of play that uses small, quick moves instead of big, strong ones.
The team won the game by playing smallball, with lots of short passes and fast running.
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2. In baseball, a style of offense that relies on bunts, steals, and sacrifice hits rather than home runs.
The coach loves smallball, so he often asks his players to bunt.
3. In basketball, a lineup that uses smaller, faster players instead of tall centers.
The team switched to smallball and started shooting more three-pointers.
4. A casual game played with a small ball, often by children.
The kids played smallball in the park after school.