ball handling

noun

1. the control of the ball, as in basketball or soccer, by skillful dribbling and accurate passing.

Example Sentences

“I think we have not only one of the best players in the world, but one of the most unique players in the world in Anthony Davis because there are very few people that can do the things he can do at his size in terms of his ball handling, his skill level offensively and certainly the fact that he’s one of the best defensive players in the world,” Redick said before training camp.

From Los Angeles Times

Whether it be shooting, ball handling, pace or pick-and-roll reads, Butler works to improve all aspects of his physical and mental approach to the game by working out a minimum of two to three times a day in the offseason.

From Los Angeles Times

Helping children learn their math facts or improve their ball handling skills is valuable.

From Salon

We had lost a couple games, and I had implemented a routine during our warm-up, with more ball handling.

From New York Times

He was listed on Miami‘s injury report as a limited practice participant. McDaniel was not ready to say Wednesday whether Achane will play Sunday, but he said the rookie has “checked all the boxes on air of doing ball handling, and he didn’t forget his assignments.”

From Washington Times