He managed Halifax Town in two separate spells (1967–1970) and (1976–1977), and in between these he managed Preston North End between 1970 and 1973 winning the Division 3 title, and Southport, IF Saab and IK Sirius. Ball managed Djurgårdens IF in 1979.
He managed Halifax Town twice (1967–1970) and (1976–1977), and also Preston North End between 1970 and 1973, winning the Division 3 title, and Southport, IF Saab, and IK Sirius. Ball's tenure at Djurgårdens IF lasted in 1979.