ball control

n. Sports

An offensive strategy, as in football, in which a team tries to keep possession of the ball as long as possible so as to limit the opposition's chances to score.

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He is said to be technically excellent, as well as quick with good ball control and dribbling ability, and an eye for goal, and can play on either flank.

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The Chester Quarterback Club will host its annual Meat Wheel fundraiser March 17 -- this year to help CHS purchase a piece of equipment for the CHS practice field designed to help players improve ball control and their blocking skills.

CHS Quarterback Club 'Meat Wheel' fundraiser will help YellowJacket football Free food, raffles for CHS football memorabilia and CHS season tickets; plus spin the wheel for bacon, pork steaks, chops and pork butts

Club coach Frank Ouna said the forward is gaining confidence in his sleek finishes and ball control, albeit young and new to the Kenyan Premier League.

Ouna counting on teenage forward Mao

Once out on the grass the 33-year-old kick-started his short session with a jog around the perimeter of the pitch, before working on his ball control.

Santi Cazorla reveals when he is hoping to be back in training with the Arsenal team after long injury lay off; The Spaniard hasn't featured for the Gunners since their 6-0 Champions League win over Ludogorets in 2016

Cordova had magnificent ball control, particularly after receiving the ball from Adalberto Penaranda Maestre inside Mexico's penalty area.

FIFA announces best U20 World Cup goal

There were times when his ball control against West Ham on Sunday resembled a kitten playing with a ping pong ball, while his appalling attempt at a rabona made Match of the Day 2's blooper section at the end of Sunday night's show.

Blues like nothing better than a trier... Bolasie's one

It was the second session in which Young Bana Marri fully dominated the proceedings and after getting ball control first tied the tally 1-1 when right wigner Ayaz slammed in a beautiful goal on the field attempt.

Young Bana Marri advance in Inter-Club Hockey

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* Excellent ball control can win you valuable time on the ball.

Ball control

So it's not surprising that a video highlighting his close quarter ball control has emerged from FFDTV Online.

Watch Rolando Aarons' silky skills as the Newcastle winger aims to impress this season; FFDTV Online have released a video of Rolando Aarons showing off some fast feet and Newcastle fans will hope he can use those skills next season

The body of the book discusses warmup, stretching, ball control, and stroke technique, followed by specific types of shots including serve, return, volley, dink, lob, overhead smash, and drop shot.