dribble
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For Bayern's second goal against Madrid, Olise's direct dribble, with Gnabry and Luis Diaz running in behind, pushed Real Madrid back.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Illinois coach Brad Underwood’s ideal athlete is tall but agile, with a smooth dribble and a clean jump shot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
Dent continually attacked the basket, beating defenders off the dribble.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026
Brown immediately was replaced by Perry, whose defensive inattentiveness quickly reemerged when Ward beat him off the dribble for a one-handed dunk.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2025
On the morning of the sixth day the dribble of cylinders slowed down.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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Defense, Dribble, and Dunk: Basketball Lingo
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