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Football Glossary: Dribble

dribbleWhat do we mean when we use the term ‘dribble‘ in football? You can read a transcript for this phrase below, while you can also check out our glossary of footballing phrases here and visit our site to access all our previous posts and podcasts. If you have any suggestions or questions then you can contact us at admin@languagecaster.com.

Dribble

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To beat a player while having the ball at your feet; to go around an opposing player. A player who does this action can be described as a dribbler, for example, Leo Messi is a wonderful dribbler.

  • Example: Cristiano Ronaldo loves to dribble with the ball at pace.
  • Example: Fans love to see a winger dribbling with the ball

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