ball control
noun
: an offensive strategy (as in football) in which a team tries to keep possession of the ball for extended periods of time
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But Miami excels on defense and ball control.
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Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
The Chargers are a ball control team with a strong, physical defense.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
The emphasis will be on ball control, field position and avoiding mistakes.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
By personifying the ball as a sidekick, children are invited to practice ball control while also developing empathy and responsibility.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
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Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
The Chargers are a ball control team with a strong, physical defense.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
The emphasis will be on ball control, field position and avoiding mistakes.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
By personifying the ball as a sidekick, children are invited to practice ball control while also developing empathy and responsibility.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Ball control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ball%20control. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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