hoofball

== English == === Etymology === From hoof (“to kick, especially a long way downfield with little accuracy”) +‎ -ball. === Pronunciation === enPR: ʹho͞ofbôl, IPA(key): /ˈhuːfbɔːl/ Rhymes: -uːfbɔːl === Noun === hoofball (uncountable) (soccer, derogatory) A style of play characterised by many long balls and few short passes.