The phrase "to move the ball" means to make progress or take action towards achieving a goal. It signifies actively working towards success or advancing a situation.
Sentences with «to move the ball»
Three goals, two from attacking through our left back zone and getting bodies in the box, but all of them from moving the ball forward quickly. (spursfanatic.com)
This team knows who's hot and moves the ball around well. (allsportsseries.com)
It seems the whole defence is scared to death of even running, of tackling, of marking opponents and of moving the ball quickly and confidently. (justarsenal.com)