strike at
to try to hit or kick something such as a ball with your hand, foot, or a piece of sports equipment
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To kick or hit a ball in a game or sport
cross
verb
in sports such as football, to kick or hit the ball from one side of the field to someone in the middle or on the other side
dribble
verb
to move forwards with a ball by kicking or bouncing it several times in games such as football and basketball
hook
verb
to hit, kick, or throw a ball so that it moves in a curved direction, especially in golf or football
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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