noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
return throw; throw back
Baseball term, especially for a throw from an outfielder back to the infield.
外野手が素早く返球してランナーを刺した。
The outfielder quickly threw the ball back and got the runner out.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
return the ball; hit back
Used in tennis, volleyball, and other sports for returning the ball to the opponent's side.
相手のサーブをうまく返球できなかった。
I couldn't return the opponent's serve well.