How do you use "Dribble" in a sentence?

Dribbled past three defenders. Mazy dribble into the box. He can dribble but can't pass.

Dribble

Q: What does "Dribble" mean?

Running with the ball under close control. Dribbling is running with the ball at your feet, keeping it under control while moving past opponents. 'Good dribbler' is a player who excels at this. Messi is history's greatest dribbler.

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Meaning: Running with the ball under close control.

带球过人。

Correr con el balón bajo control.

ボールを足元でコントロールしながら走ること。

볼을 발밑에 두고 컨트롤하며 달리는 것.

Dribbling is running with the ball at your feet, keeping it under control while moving past opponents. 'Good dribbler' is a player who excels at this. Messi is history's greatest dribbler.

盘带是脚下控球奔跑、绕过对手的技术。「Good dribbler」是擅长盘带的球员。梅西是历史上最伟大的盘带球员。

Regatear es correr con el balón en los pies, manteniéndolo bajo control mientras se supera a los rivales. «Good dribbler» es un jugador que destaca en esto. Messi es el mejor regateador de la historia.

ドリブルはボールを足元に置き、相手を抜きながらコントロールして走ること。「Good dribbler」はこれに長けた選手。メッシは歴史上最高のドリブラー。

드리블은 볼을 발밑에 두고 컨트롤하면서 상대를 제치며 달리는 것이다. 'Good dribbler'는 이 기술에 뛰어난 선수를 말한다. 메시는 역사상 최고의 드리블러이다.

Examples

Dribbled past three defenders.
盘带过掉三名后卫
Regateó a tres defensores
3人のディフェンダーをドリブルで抜いた
수비수 3명을 드리블로 제쳤다
Mazy dribble into the box.
一路盘带突入禁区
Regate sinuoso hasta el área
ペナルティエリアへの華麗なドリブル
페널티 박스 안으로의 현란한 드리블
He can dribble but can't pass.
他会盘带但不会传球
Sabe regatear pero no sabe pasar
ドリブルはできるがパスができない
드리블은 잘하지만 패스를 못한다

Pronunciation

/ˈdrɪbl/

Usage Guide

Context: skill, attacking, control

Tone: factual

✓ Do Say

Dribble
盘带
regate
ドリブル
드리블
Dribbling
盘带
regatear
ドリブルすること
드리블하기
Good dribbler
盘带好手
buen regateador
優れたドリブラー
뛰어난 드리블러

Common Mistakes

Different meaning in basketball

Origin & History

From the way players move the ball with small touches while running. One of football's fundamental skills, particularly associated with attacking players.

Etymology: Repeated small touches while moving

First recorded: Football from early days

Cultural Context

Era: Football from inception

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Lionel Messi; Garrincha

Regional notes: Universal football term.

Variations

DribbleDribbling