Some students practice catching ball and batting on the playground.
Is the expression "catching ball" acceptable to native speakers?
I'd say 'Some students practise (BE spelling) catching and batting in the playground'.
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I'd say
'Some students practise (BE spelling) catching and batting in the playground'.
TeoSome students practice catching ball and batting on the playground.
Is the expression "catching ball" acceptable to native speakers?
Not really. I might say the following:
Some students do batting and catching practice on the playground.
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