Sentences with phrase «such soft ball»

Tanaka might have given up a hard - hit ball to start the top of the second, but Gonzalez's grounder is the third such soft ball in play of the frame, and that's it for Houston's chances here.

Not exact matches

Frankly, I was shocked to see such a post by Colin and soft - pedaled my criticism down to saying «gutter - ball».

Nothing like one underachiever blowing smoke up the ass of another... we know that Ozil has some incredible technical gifts, but to be considered the best you have to bring more than just assists to the table... for me, a top player has to possess a more well - rounded game, which doesn't mean they need to be a beast on both ends of the pitch, but they must have the ability to take their game to another level when it matters most... although he amassed some record - like stats early on, it set the bar too high, so when people expected him to duplicate those numbers each year the pressure seemed to get the best of our soft - spoken star... obviously that's not an excuse for what has happened in the meantime, but it's important to make note of a few things: (1) his best year was a transition year for many of the traditionally dominant teams in the EPL, so that clearly made the numbers appear better than they actually were and (2) Wenger's system, or lack thereof, didn't do him any favours; by playing him out of position and by not acquiring world - class striker and / or right - side forward that would best fit an Ozil - centered offensive scheme certainly hurt his chances to repeat his earlier peformances, (3) the loss of Cazorla, who took a lot of pressure off Ozil in the midfield and was highly efficient when it came to getting him the ball in space, negatively impacted his effectiveness and (4) he likewise missed a good chunk of games and frankly never looked himself when he eventually returned to the field... overall the Ozil experiment has had mixed reviews and rightfully so, but I do have some empathy for the man because he has always carried himself the same way, whether for Real or the German National team, yet he has only suffered any lengthy down periods with Arsenal... to me that goes directly to this club's inability to surround him with the necessary players to succeed, especially for someone who is a pass first type of player; as such, this simply highlights our club's ineffective and antiquated transfer policies... frankly I'm disappointed in both Ozil and our management team for not stepping up when it counted because they had a chance to do something special, but they didn't have it in them... there is no one that better exemplifies our recent history than Ozil, brief moments of greatness undercut by long periods of disappointing play, only made worse by his mopey posturing like a younger slightly less awkward Wenger... what a terribly waste

You can purchase a lot of soft play balls, such as the kind used in ball pits or you can make your own cannonballs out of things like crumpled up newspaper or aluminum foil.

It's best to work with baby as she tries to sit and have her reach for toys that she can hold in both hands such as a soft toy or round ball.

Never forget to carry the toys such as soft toys, dolls, activity games, baby balls, rattles and plush rings, stroller toys or whatever your little one prefers to play with.

To help start things off on a solid first step, pack toys that are small, lightweight and simple, such as: a soft blanket, cuddly baby doll, inflatable beach ball, toy car, bottle of bubbles, books tactile books, lift - the - flap books, photo albums of your home and family, etc..

Stand in a fighting stance — legs staggered — and hold the ball (make sure it's a soft - shell one, such as the Onnit Ballistic Medicine Ball) with both hands in front of your chball (make sure it's a soft - shell one, such as the Onnit Ballistic Medicine Ball) with both hands in front of your chBall) with both hands in front of your chest.

Later, the publisher also confirmed some third - party support for the 3DS, with titles like Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D - The Naked Sample, Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, Pro Evolution Soccer, Dead or Alive 3D, Resident Evil Revelations, Ninja Gaiden, Pac - Man & Galaga, and Dragon Ball all getting the 3D treatment, as well as a spate of unnamed titles from such developers as Harmonix, Take - Two, Atlus, AQ Interactive, Disney Interactive Studios, Hudson Soft, Majesco, Marvelous Entertainment, and Sega.

They are also known to be little clowns and enjoy the occasional toy such as ball, piece of soft wood or even a pine cone.

Even an object that is smooth, soft or made of non-toxic material — such as a ping - pong ball — can be harmful if swallowed, because it can get stuck in the intestines and cause blockage.

That's a shame, partly because the GameCube is the first console for which I've reviewed professionally (so I have a soft spot for it) and because Super Monkey Ball Adventure is such a dismal title.

Rather than white, for instance, I work with soft colours such as pinks and greys, Farrow & Ball's Setting Plaster and Little Greene's Livid.

The pattern's energy and color, paired with Farrow & Ball's Stiffkey Blue and Dix Blue paints, led to softer choices for the fabrics and upholstery, such as soft grays in the Sunbrella fabric for the sectional — durable for sleepovers and movie nights.

Combine with a soft paint colour in a light - reflective neutral such as Farrow & Ball's Shadow White or Ammonite, # 22 for 750 ml, to create an elegant Gustavian feel.

You could look at soft brown - greys such as Pumblechook, # 47.50 for 2.5 litres, or Amber Gris, # 49 for 5 litres, from Fired Earth; Light Gray, # 49 for 5 litres, from Farrow & Ball; and Crag Grey, # 47 for 2.5 litres, by Sanderson.