| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| PITCH | Start of the ball game. |
| ANTHEM | Start of many a ball game |
| REBREAK | Start a game of eight ball over |
| ONTIME | When a ball game is supposed to start. |
| BEGIN | Start the ball rolling |
| LEADOFF | Start the ball rolling |
| ITRIP | "Let ..!": "Start the ball rolling!" |
