The phrase "ball landing" refers to when a ball comes down and touches the ground or another surface after being thrown, hit, or kicked into the air. Full definition
Yes, I know one of the pieces of the rubber ball landed over there. (sciencemag.org)
UNHAPPY LANDINGS Sirs: The SCORECARD section of your September 9 issue contained a very amusing anecdote concerning a golf ball landing in a helicopter. (si.com)
A foul ball landed «right in the cupholder» during Sunday's Erie Seawolves and the Altoona Curve, and before the announcer could... (diehardsport.com)