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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Detroit’s ball control issues persisted in the second half. —

Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2023 Staksrud kept Devilliers off-balance with staggered attacks, excellent ball control, and unwavering pressure. —

Todd Boss, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023 But more skilled racket players will benefit from those with wider faces that employ elements like carbon fiber, which helps with ball control. —

Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2023 SD Loyal, for their part, prefer to spread out and maintain ball control. —

Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2021 Learn drills to improve ball control and technique. —

Laura Groch Feb. 5, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2023 Kentucky was 39-29 in favor of run plays and the ball control and shortening the game continued to help an improved defense that has allowed just 59 points in five victories. —

Erick Smith, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2022 By the end of the game, Dallas had conducted a ball control clinic by committing six turnovers. —

Dallas News, 12 May 2022 Sydney is a very skilled defender with solid ball control, court movement and knowledge of the game. —

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