ball-carrier
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ball-carrier
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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The study - which examined 18,702 tackles - also linked the law change to a 29% reduction in head-to-shoulder contact for the tackler and ball-carrier.
From BBC
Peet's side were irresistible, making momentum-shifting gains with ball in hand, defending brilliantly - three times carrying the ball-carrier into touch - and smothering the hosts throughout.
From BBC
They were favourites to lose, but they took the lead when McTominay headed away a Switzerland short corner then then took off in pursuit of the ball-carrier, Andy Robertson.
From BBC
His selection at No. 8 proved a stretch, but the dynamic playmaker was a triple threat as a receiver, ball-carrier and kick returner during three Rams seasons in St. Louis under then-coach Jeff Fisher..
From Los Angeles Times
"You can become the premier ball-carrier in European rugby," the words of Bath head coach Johann van Graan to his new recruit.
From BBC
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