ground ball
baseball
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In baseball, a ground ball is a batted ball that rolls or bounces along the ground. It is also referred to as a grounder. When a batter hits a ground ball and is put out by an infielder, it is called a groundout. This is distinct from a line drive, which is hit in a nearly straight line, usually not far above the ground. The fielding of grounders is a key defensive skill in baseball.12345
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