Center ball refers to the point of contact between the cue and the cue ball. A center ball hit results in no english or side spin, no draw, and no follow.
Snooker or pool. It is the stick that you use to hit the ball.
In Britain, a combination shot in pool is commonly referred to as a "combination." This term is used to describe a shot where one ball is struck in order to hit another ball, which then goes into a pocket. The term is similar to that used in other forms of cue sports, but it emphasizes the strategic aspect of using one ball to pocket another.
It means to volley the ball.
The soccer term "finishing" means to finish the ball or to score.
The object ball refers to both the first ball hit by the cue ball and refers to the ball intended to be pocketed, depending upon how the term is used. In most cases, it refers only to the ball that is to be pocketed.
Swim off is the term given to the start of a quarter when two players, one from each team, swims from each side of the pool to the middle where the referee places the ball. The first person there wins the ball for their team for the start of the quarter.
Technically, a ball is 'on' if it can be legally struck by the cue ball. However, the term is most often used to mean that a ball can be potted. For example, if the term was used in commentary e.g 'There are no reds on', this is unlikely to mean the player is snookered (as it technically should), rather that no reds are in potable positions.
Yellow Hammer is a term for a curve ball that not only breaks but has a big drop to it. Another term for Yellow Hammer is a '12 to 6' curve ball. Other terms for a curve ball are 'yakker' and 'Uncle Charlie'.
Baseball does not use a "Duse Ball." The term may be a misunderstanding or miscommunication. In baseball, the standard ball used is a regulation baseball, which is made of a cork center wrapped in layers of yarn and covered with leather. If you meant a different type of ball or a specific term, please clarify for further information.
Swim off is the term given to the start of a quarter when two players, one from each team, swims from each side of the pool to the middle where the referee places the ball. The first person there wins the ball for their team for the start of the quarter.
No, it has nothing to do with race. It is a pool or pocket billiards term that means you are in a tricky position without much hope of getting out of it.
It means you center the stud on the measurment. Ie.. 24 inches on center means the center of the studs is 24 inches apart (from center to center)