bobble

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[ US /ˈbɔbəɫ/ ]
[ UK /bˈɒbə‍l/ ]

NOUN

the momentary juggling of a batted or thrown baseball
the second baseman made a bobble but still had time to throw the runner out

VERB

make a mess of, destroy or ruin
the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement
I botched the dinner and we had to eat out

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How To Use bobble In A Sentence

Sunday was no exception as Bell was in the thick of Walter's four bobbles and was credited with a forced fumble.
Bichette ran 30 yards at full speed, bobbled the ball and dropped it, allowing the go-ahead run to score.
That means they can afford a couple bobbles and they probably will have them with non-division games against New England, Carolina and Miami.
The unlucky bobble saw the ball hit Merris on the arm as he swung to clear and referee Phil Prosser pointed to the spot.
I've only worn this jumper twice, and it's already begun to bobble.
They shaved off some of the bone and removed the bobble. The Sun
(I have never cottoned onto cables and bobbles, but since I lust for that scarf, I have to learn!) Kiss me
Willie Gibson's shot deflected and bobbled through the packed penalty box, leaving Hinds with a simple finish at the far post.
With his chinless bobblehead and a voice that sounds like he is perpetually swallowing, Dano isn't someone you want to watch for an entire film. Marshall Fine: HuffPost Review: The Extra Man
Rangers' catcher Ivan Rodriguez bobbled the ball as Henderson slid safely.

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