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person bouncing ball

A person bouncing a ball, often representing basketball or general playfulness.

basic_info

Unicode
U+26F9
Version
Emoji 0.7
Subcategory

Tags

athleticballbasketballbouncingchampionshipdribblenetpersonplayerthrow

Platform Meanings

Apple
Depicts a person dribbling a basketball; commonly associated with the sport of basketball.
Google
Shows a figure playing with a ball, typically interpreted as playing basketball.
Twitter
Illustrates someone bouncing a ball, usually seen as playing basketball or engaging in active play.
Unicode Official
Represents a person engaged in ball sports, especially basketball, as defined by the Unicode Consortium.

Introduction

The ⛹️ emoji, known as the Person Bouncing Ball emoji, typically depicts an individual dribbling a basketball. It is widely used to represent basketball, sports in general, athleticism, or playful physical activity. While its original Unicode definition emphasizes ball games—particularly basketball—users often employ it more broadly to convey energy, movement, or recreational fun. On different platforms, the visual design may vary slightly, but the core idea of someone actively handling a ball remains consistent. This emoji is commonly used in conversations about sports events, gym activities, team spirit, or even metaphorically to suggest 'keeping the ball rolling' in a project or discussion. It can also express enthusiasm for physical exercise or a casual, energetic mood.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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