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Title: Why Do We Say "Eye on the Ball"?

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Description: Before it became everyday advice for staying alert, "keep your eye on the ball" had a much more literal origin. Here’s where the phrase really came from.

Open Graph Description: The maritime history behind "keep your eye on the ball" sounds plausible—until you check the timeline.

X Description: The maritime history behind "keep your eye on the ball" sounds plausible—until you check the timeline.

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