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.