Often it will be your fellow back rowers arriving first and they need to be in the correct positions either side of the ball carrier to protect the ball and make it almost certain that it comes back on the right side.

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Carlesimo cautioned that the Nets would have to protect the ball, saying Brooklyn gave Chicago 80 points on 73 turnovers.

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The public has also reacted to the fact that, knowing this problem existed, the Dodger organization failed to do what was necessary to protect those attending ball games from this serious threat to their safety.

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Up went the gloves to protect my face and the ball thumped into my arm guard and flew to the ground.

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Happ's injury was the latest to a pitcher struck by a batted ball, and Major League Baseball has discussed ways to protect hurlers on the mound.

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Ian Bell and Matt Prior got them off to a tentative start as they were happy to play the ball around a slow outfield for ones and twos and protect their wickets, while failing to take advantage of the powerplays.

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Then Ryan opined that all Sanchez needs to do is protect the football, i.e. stop throwing interceptions and fumbling the ball.

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Happ's injury was the latest to a pitcher struck by a batted ball during the last few years, and Major League Baseball has discussed ways to protect hurlers on the mound.

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