Ball control in football is the ability of a player to receive, cushion, and manipulate the ball with their feet or body in a way that allows them to maintain possession, set up subsequent moves, and make accurate decisions under pressure; good ball control makes it easier to retain possession, execute passes, and contribute effectively to a team’s build‑up play and attacking sequences.
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