What does 'run for the ball' mean in football? - Football Language https://learnenglishthroughfootball.com/community/football-language-football-language/run-for-the-ball/ Learn English Through Football Discussion Board en-GB Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:19:54 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: Run for the ball https://learnenglishthroughfootball.com/community/football-language-football-language/run-for-the-ball/#post-1026 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 21:40:23 +0000 To run for the ball means to try and get the ball by chasing the ball (we might also hear 'to run after the ball').

In this example, two players from opposing teams (Leeds and Liverpool) are both trying to reach the ball - they are running after the ball or running for the ball.

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Bamford and Van Dijk are both running for the ball.

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