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For the confused, in football (of the sorts where the ball is allowed to bounce freely, and isn’t being carried about by highly specialised and well paid athletes) “attack the ball” (meaning make haste to where the ball is) is a common coaching instruction, because if you don’t the opposing team will gain control if it and that’s usually a Bad Thing.
JeromeLoeb almost 5 years ago
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Gent almost 5 years ago
Huh?
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member almost 5 years ago
For the confused, in football (of the sorts where the ball is allowed to bounce freely, and isn’t being carried about by highly specialised and well paid athletes) “attack the ball” (meaning make haste to where the ball is) is a common coaching instruction, because if you don’t the opposing team will gain control if it and that’s usually a Bad Thing.
Turns out the ball didn’t like being attacked.
jpayne4040 almost 5 years ago
They all did it! It would take more than on person to do that to a basketball.
joe piglet Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Since Mark has a lot of dog themes, I would think the ball was attacked by a dog, and one of the suspects is the owner who gave the command.
Sir Ruddy Blighter almost 5 years ago
Is this a movie reference, like “sweep the leg”? I don’t get it.
davanden almost 5 years ago
This was back when people did that “sports” thing.
Shikamoo Premium Member almost 5 years ago
What is this “sports” thing people talk about?
Znox11 almost 5 years ago
Number 5 looks like Bobby Knight.
stevenxfiles about 3 years ago
Zealous coach?