The phrase "ball hawk" refers to a player in sports, especially American football or basketball, who is very skilled at intercepting or stealing the ball from the opposing team.
Sentences with «ball hawk»
Ball hawking safety in a passing league? (sbnation.com)
However, with Louis Delmas playing like a All - Pro, ball hawking at his safety position, Detroit has looked much improved. (diehardsport.com)
Overall he is a hard hitting tackling machine, ball hawk who makes big plays game after game, shows why he is dpoy material. (sportsinsights.com)