The words in each set have a common connection, something that bonds all three of them in some way, shared features or characteristics...a manifestation of common attributes.
Can you find a Commonality?
= 1. FOUL THROW, STRIKING, UNFAIR TACKLE FROM BEHIND
= 2. A GOSLING, A KIT, A JOEY
= 3. GREEN, RED, BELL
= 4. GRANDPA JONES, MINNIE PEARL, BUDDY THE WONDER DOG
5. GRASS DRILL, SLED DRILL, TIRE DRILL
6. ANGEL, RIBBON, GLASS
= 7. TURKEYS, STATUES, INITIALS
= 8. MACHO MAN, Y.M.C.A., IN THE NAVY
= 9. DIRT, PRIVATE, YELLOW BRICK
= 10. THE SOLDIER'S SONG, OH, CANADA, WALTZING MATILDA
= 11. PILLBOX, STOVEPIPE, PORKPIE