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Dribbling: meaning, definitions and examples

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dribbling

 

[ หˆdrษชblษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

sports activity

Dribbling refers to the act of bouncing a ball continuously while moving in a particular direction. This technique is commonly used in sports such as basketball and soccer to maintain possession of the ball while navigating around opponents.

Synonyms

bouncing, paddling, swaying

Examples of usage

  • He is dribbling the ball beautifully down the court.
  • The player is dribbling past defenders with ease.
  • She practices her dribbling skills daily.
  • The coach emphasized the importance of dribbling in the game.
Context #2 | Noun

sports technique

Dribbling is a technique in which a player uses their hands or feet to control and maneuver a ball. It's crucial in various team sports, enabling players to evade defenders and create scoring opportunities.

Synonyms

control, guiding, maneuvering

Examples of usage

  • His dribbling skills are unmatched on the team.
  • The soccer player's dribbling left the defenders confused.
  • Dribbling is essential for maintaining possession in basketball.
  • The seminar focused on advanced dribbling techniques.

Translations

Translations of the word "dribbling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น drible

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅเคฐเคฟเคฌเฅเคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dribbling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dribbling

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะธะฑะปั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drybling

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒชใƒ–ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dribble

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ driblar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dribling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“œ๋ฆฌ๋ธ”๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุงูˆุบุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dribling

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dribling

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ็ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dribling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dribbling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั€ะธะฑะปะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dribbling

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dribbling

Etymology

The term 'dribbling' originated in the early 20th century, arising from the sport of basketball. It is derived from the word 'dribble,' which is a verb meaning to let liquid fall in drops. In sports contexts, it reflects the act of letting the ball bounce while on the move. The concept became popular as basketball evolved, and players needed effective techniques to handle the ball while avoiding defenders. As sports, including soccer and hockey, adopted similar skills that required players to maintain control of the ball or puck, the term 'dribbling' expanded to encompass these actions. The technique of dribbling has since become one of the fundamental skills taught in various sports education programs, contributing to its recognized importance in gameplay and strategy.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,775, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.