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What does on the ball mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word on the ball? Here's what it means.

Prepositional phrase
  1. (idiomatic) Alert, active, or attentive; on top of things.
  2. (sports) Being in control of the ball.
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He forced the Maritzburg goalkeeper, Ryan Gary, to lie on the ball, conceding a penalty stroke.
It sounded logical enough but it did involve getting his racquet on the ball.
Seven minutes before the break, however, Argentina once more showed how lethal they are when Riquelme is given time on the ball.
I actually thought I played all right as I wasn't really quite on the ball, but other than that I thought that it was a great event.
And although I'd deny it if ever asked, being in the spotlight for something other than being the worst player on the ball team was not half bad.
She dons lots of Adidas and, whether playing lacrosse, tennis, soccer or hoops, she's always on the ball!

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