English

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Etymology

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From ball +‎ handling.

Noun

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ballhandling (uncountable)

  1. (basketball) Skillful handling of the basketball when dribbling, passing or receiving
    • 1997 May 23, Patrick Z. McGavin, “Driving Force”, in Chicago Reader[1]:
      Pointer's ballhandling, passing, and shooting were astounding for such a young player.