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Definition of ballhandling

ballhandling

/ˈbɔːlˌhændlɪŋ/
ball · han · dling
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ballhandling Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The skill, technique, or act of controlling, dribbling, passing, and catching a ball in sports such as basketball or American football.

Example

"The point guard practiced her ballhandling every morning to reduce turnovers during high-pressure games."

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• Nearby Words

ballgame
ballgirl
ballgown
ballhandling
ballhawking
ballistic
ballistics

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ballhandling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ballhandling
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