The small diameter means that each ball contains far less energy than a baton round, but it also limits the range.

"Now, my lord, give me, if you have not lost it, the ball -- that which contained the letter."

Alternately, some balls contained "noisemakers" consisting of rice grains or bells to add to the play value.

An urban legend says the ball contains a razor, lighter, and flare.

Teams were given 5 points for every small purple ball contained within any of the goals.

These fabric-covered balls each contain a computer chip and electrical sensors.

The socket is where the ball rotates in, and also contains the controls for locking the ball.

I won't tell you how many balls the box contains.

However, gazing balls contain no strands within their interior.

Available in a variety of forms, the balls may be solid, or contain clappers or chimes within.