Related Clues:

• Fumble
• Drop the ball
• Mishandle
• Fielder's flub
• Infielder's gaffe
• Fielder's error, perhaps
• Not field cleanly
• Minor mishap
• Outfielder's slip-up
• Woolly ball
• Wool ball on e.g. hat
• Irregular bounce of small ball
• Decorative wool ball
• Move up and down, as a doll's head
• Handle poorly