What is another word for ball boy?
Pronunciation: [bˈɔːl bˈɔ͡ɪ] (IPA) 
Ball boy is a commonly used term to refer to a person who retrieves balls on a sports ground. However, there are a number of synonyms that can be used interchangeably with this term. One such synonym is ball retriever which is often used in tennis matches. Other synonyms for ball boy include ball girl, ball lad, and even ball person which is considered gender-neutral. Depending on the sport, there are different names that can be used such as ball runner for soccer and basketball or boundary fielder for cricket. Regardless of the terminology used, the role of a ball boy (or girl, lad, or person) is crucial to the smooth running of any sports event.
