Synonyms of ball hawking

Noun

1. ball hawking, maneuver, manoeuvre, play

usage: a skillful maneuver in catching balls or in stealing the ball from the opposing team

Adjective

1. ball-hawking, skilled (vs. unskilled)

usage: used of a player skilled in stealing the ball or robbing a batter of a hit; "a ball-hawking center fielder"