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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Iraq has still kept up the pressure and is managing to generate chances even with the lack of ball control.
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17 June 2026
In less lofty terms, that means his game instincts and ball control were sublime, a once-in-a-generation talent.
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Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Some indoor facilities allow the ball to stay in play off walls or boards, similar to hockey, while others use futsal-style rules on hard courts that emphasize passing and ball control.
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Julia King,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
This is due to the different skill sets, ball control and throwing and catching abilities needed for different positions.
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Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Nbc News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
In less lofty terms, that means his game instincts and ball control were sublime, a once-in-a-generation talent.
—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Some indoor facilities allow the ball to stay in play off walls or boards, similar to hockey, while others use futsal-style rules on hard courts that emphasize passing and ball control.
—
Julia King,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
This is due to the different skill sets, ball control and throwing and catching abilities needed for different positions.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Ball control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ball%20control. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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