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ball handling

American  

noun

  1. the control of the ball, as in basketball or soccer, by skillful dribbling and accurate passing.


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With a mix of prolific scoring, laser-targeted passing and inventive ball handling, Miles has all but locked down the league’s Rookie of the Year award.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

When he played for Ajax, he was criticized for his “poor ball handling and unorthodox style” by legends such as Wesley Sneijder, who called him “the worst defensive player in the Dutch league.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 7, 2026

Helping children learn their math facts or improve their ball handling skills is valuable.

From Salon Feb. 13, 2024

We had lost a couple games, and I had implemented a routine during our warm-up, with more ball handling.

From New York Times Jan. 14, 2024

After two standard practices that focused on the basics of passing and ball handling, she scheduled a scrimmage between the new Under Fifteens and their counterparts on the Under Seventeen team.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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