👉 The term "windball" is a slang expression used in sports, particularly in American football, to describe a play where an offensive player runs from one end of the field to the other, often with the opposing team's defense covering them. The term "windball" is also commonly used in basketball, particularly in college and professional leagues, to refer to an offensive player who makes a quick transition into the backfield by running straight towards the opponent's goal line without any sort of stoppage in