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off the ball
idiom
In sports such asfootball, rugby, basketball and hockey, if something happens off the ball, it takes place away from where the player with the ball is:
The player was injured in an incident off the ball that the referee failed to see.
His running off the ball was impressive, creating space for teammates as he drew defenders away.
His defence off the ball has improved a lot this season.
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