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
Fernandez is a forward-thinking midfielder with superb ball control in tight spaces - attributes which have earned him comparisons to Barcelona legends Andreas Iniesta and Thiago Alcantara by his youth coaches.
From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025
The U.S., meanwhile, has scored just once since its opener, has been abysmal at ball control and passing and ranks 18th in the tournament in possession.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2023
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
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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