noun
cross ball; cross (soccer)
A pass played from a wide area into the penalty box in soccer.
See also: クロス
彼は右サイドから正確なクロスボールを上げた。
He delivered an accurate cross ball from the right side.
Variant with interpunct; less common but still seen.
クロス can mean 'cross' in various contexts (e.g., crossing roads, crossing in sports). クロスボール specifically refers to the soccer cross pass.
From English 'cross ball', a compound of 'cross' and 'ball'.