How to Use ball control in a Sentence

ball control

noun
  • The Chargers are a ball control team with a strong, physical defense.
    — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 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
  • The emphasis will be on ball control, field position and avoiding mistakes.
    — Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
  • But Miami excels on defense and ball control.
    — Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
  • More opportunities that Donovan hopes stem from disruption, ball control and, yes, charges.
    — Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The Vikings are going to find themselves in a number of mid-to-low scoring games all season, the likes of which are often determined by ball control.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Football is exchanging ball control and patient build-up (like Emery has sought) for a more direct, forward-thinking approach once more.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
  • 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
  • Libero and defensive specialist Olivia Bennett is excellent at ball control.
    — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
  • 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
  • As for the on-court play, Groth said the team will focus on maintaining a fast tempo, aiming for consistent ball control, effective serves and a serve receive that sets them up for success.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The Raiders had beaten the Cavaliers 57-54 before Christmas and showed improved ball control in the rematch.
    — Butch Hart, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
  • These training camps are designed to mix conditioning with tactical drills, thus improving players’ form, top spin, and ball control in a manner that compliments their off-season training schedule.
    — Erik Buckingham, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2025
  • First up, the duo’s classic Brasil features a nappa leather upper, enhanced with stitching designed to support optimal ball control, and is paired with an anatomical footbed that plays up lightness and flexibility.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • 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
  • The addition of Ricard, the re-signings of Neal, right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor and tight end Chris Manhertz, and the Giants’ NFL Draft running back interest are all designed to make the Giants a more powerful running team and ball control offense.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026

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