Story # 295 : Travelling : Baseball, Volleyball, or Ball games in general

General ball game terms: - Pitch / Serve - Batter / Shooter - Player / Striker / Spiker - Goalkeeper / Keeper / Libero - Coach / Trainer - Match / Game / Event - Score / Points - Team / Squad / Side - Field / Court / Pitch - Net / Baseline - Out / In - Home run (baseball) - Ace (volleyball) - Spike (volleyball) - Block (volleyball) - Serve (volleyball) - Strike (baseball) - Foul (both sports) - Innings (baseball) - Set, Rally (volleyball) - Double fault (volleyball) - Hook (baseball / sports in general) COMMON IDIOMS AND SET PHRASES - «Hit a home run» – to achieve great success. - «Ballpark figure» – a rough estimate. - «On the ball» – being alert and attentive. - «Drop the ball» – to make a mistake or fail to do something. - «Ball is in your court» – it's your decision or responsibility. - «Keep your eye on the ball» – stay focused. - «Ball and chain» – a humorous old phrase referring to a spouse or something that restricts freedom. - «Throw a curveball» – to surprise or challenge someone unexpectedly. - «Play ball» – to cooperate or agree. - «Take a shot» – to attempt or try something. - «To be out of the game» – to be unable to participate anymore. - «Ball control» / «Managing the game» – controlling a situation. - «Score points» – to gain advantage or approval. - «In someone's court» – it's someone else's turn or responsibility to act. - «Get in the game» – to become involved or start participating. ADDITIONAL SET PHRASES - «Let’s hit the court/field.» - «They’re...