on the ball
Example Sentences
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After dropping deep, Rashford has time on the ball against a Panama back-line that has applied pressure.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
If the opponents have quality on the ball and find themselves in possession higher up the pitch, Panama's high press falls into a mid-block, and they move from a 4-4-2 into a 5-3-2.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
With time and space on the ball, Porro played a cross to the back post which was knocked into a more central position for Mikel Oyarzabal to tap in.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
O'Reilly got in some great positions, offered more on the ball and was also very unlucky when his header hit the bar.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
I get in my defensive stance, eyes on the ball.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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