1, 2, 3, qui a la balle?

[comixinflux]

Hi there,

I'm translating a BD, with one section titled "1, 2, 3, qui a la balle". On the one hand it seems to be referring to a children's game, but I also think they are making a pun on balle meaning "bullet".

Does anyone have any context for the first meaning? Does it relate to a children's game?

Thanks very much,

Stephen.

 

[melu85]

yes could be
but 1,2,3 is quite commonly used to render "ready? go!", in any game and sport