How do you use "Long ball" in a sentence?

They've resorted to long ball. Long ball merchants. Direct long ball football.

Long ball

Q: What does "Long ball" mean?

Direct passing style bypassing midfield. 'Long ball' football is direct play—lumping the ball forward to strikers rather than building through midfield. Often criticised as unsophisticated but can be effective.

Slang Term BritishAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

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Meaning: Direct passing style bypassing midfield.

绕过中场的长传直塞打法。

Estilo de pase directo que evita el centro del campo.

中盤を飛ばす直接的なパススタイル。

미드필드를 건너뛰는 직접적인 패스 스타일.

'Long ball' football is direct play—lumping the ball forward to strikers rather than building through midfield. Often criticised as unsophisticated but can be effective.

'长传冲吊（long ball）'是直接的打法——把球大脚踢向前锋，而不是通过中场组织进攻。常被批评为粗糙，但有时也很有效。

El fútbol de 'pelotazo (long ball)' es juego directo: lanzar el balón largo hacia los delanteros en lugar de construir desde el centro del campo. A menudo se critica como poco sofisticado, pero puede ser eficaz.

「ロングボール」サッカーは直接的なプレー——中盤を経由せずにボールを前線のストライカーに放り込む。洗練されていないと批判されることが多いが、効果的な場合もある。

'롱볼' 축구는 직접적인 플레이로, 미드필드를 거치지 않고 공을 곧바로 스트라이커에게 걷어차는 방식이다. 세련되지 못하다는 비판을 자주 받지만 효과적일 수 있다.

Examples

They've resorted to long ball.
他们开始打长传冲吊了
han recurrido al pelotazo
彼らはロングボールに頼った
그들은 롱볼에 의존하게 되었다.
Long ball merchants.
长传冲吊专业户
especialistas en el pelotazo
ロングボール屋
롱볼 장사꾼들.
Direct long ball football.
直接的长传冲吊足球
fútbol directo de pelotazo
直接的なロングボールのサッカー
직접적인 롱볼 축구.

Pronunciation

/lɒŋ bɔːl/

Usage Guide

Context: tactics, direct, criticism

Tone: often derogatory

✓ Do Say

Long ball
长传冲吊
pelotazo
ロングボール
롱볼
Long ball football
长传冲吊足球
fútbol de pelotazo
ロングボールサッカー
롱볼 축구
Long ball merchants
长传冲吊专业户
especialistas en el pelotazo
ロングボール屋
롱볼 장사꾼

✗ Don't Say

Usually critical—implies lack of quality
通常含贬义——暗示缺乏质量
Suele ser crítico, implica falta de calidad
通常は批判的——質の低さを暗示する
보통 비판적으로 사용됨—수준 낮은 플레이를 암시

Common Mistakes

Long ball isn't always bad—can be tactically appropriate

Origin & History

Describes the literal long passes in direct football. British football has always debated long ball vs. passing football. Neither is inherently better—both can work.

Etymology: Descriptive: long passes forward

First recorded: British football terminology

Cultural Context

Era: British football debate

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: British football culture

Regional notes: British/Australian term.

Variations

Long ballLong ball footballLump it