on the ball
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When Mourinho took charge of Real for this season, the Athletic reported that training sessions had become shorter but more intense, always carrying a focus on the ball.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
"The referee in the moment, on the ground, sees it as a reckless challenge - no doubt a high-end reckless challenge - as Botman comes in and gets a touch on the ball," Webb said.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Carlos Baleba: Keen to get on the ball and carry it forward.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
The winger decides to pay closer attention to Swansea's left-back which leaves the centre-back free with time on the ball.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
He had to give it to that Mancuso guy: he was really on the ball.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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