| 释义 |
ˈplay-the-ball Rugby League.
Also play the ball.
[play v.]
A move restarting play after a tackle, in which the tackled player kicks or heels the ball from the ground, with opponents in specified positions in front of him and a member of his team behind.
1959Observer 13 Sept. 32/2 Some of their habits at the play-the-balls were suspiciously close to being offside. 1974Rules of Game 158/5 The team in possession is allowed three successive play-the-balls (five in Britain and Australia). 1976Liverpool Echo 6 Dec. 17/9 Midway through the period Les Gorley sneaked a smart try from a play-the-ball. 1978Times 20 Nov. 9/2 In the first half Peponis nipped over from a play the ball, and Cronin kicked two penalties. |