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ball hog
What does ball hog mean?
A player who monopolizes the ball and rarely passes, hurting team play.
"Stop being a ball hog and swing it to the open man."
Origin
'Hog' meaning to greedily keep something.
Frequently asked questions
What is a ball hog?
A player who monopolizes the ball and rarely passes, hurting the flow of team play.
Where does the term ball hog come from?
From 'hog,' meaning to greedily keep something for yourself instead of sharing.
Is being a ball hog bad?
Yes — it's a criticism, since it means a player is putting individual play over sharing the ball with open teammates.
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