ball control
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ball control
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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In Sao Paulo, Marcela Geremias de Lima repeatedly kicks a ball against a wall, one of the exercises proposed by CUJU, which focuses on technical skills such as ball control and speed.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
His creativity, ball control, vision and elegance is great.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2025
Sounders midfielder Leo Chu had supreme ball control on the right wing to get a pass in the box to Heber for an attempt in the 21st minute.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2023
In 2019-20, when Santiago won its first Southern Section Division I title, it was “trust” — the program switching philosophies from a direct attack to ball control.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2023
He helped create and promote what he later called “o jogo bonito” — the beautiful game — a style that valued clever ball control, inventive pinpoint passing and a voracious appetite for attacking.
From New York Times • Dec. 29, 2022
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