If a ball makes contact with the net, it is a "live" ball.

The ball however never crossed the line of scrimmage, and by rule, is a live ball.

(Sport) still in active play - as a live ball.

"I threw a live ball as opposed to flat pitches."

In a sense, it was as if a pitcher from the old days had deadened the live ball.

A live ball passes out of the playing field (unless it hits or crosses over a base on the ground)

A ball that hits the net on its way over is a live ball.

To the officials however, it was a still a live ball.

When a live ball hits any part of the player's body, clothing, or uniform.

If a defending player catches a live ball they have thrown.