dribbling

Definition

In sports marketing, the controlled repetitive bouncing of a ball to advance it downfield or court—the visual money shot that makes highlight reels sing and sponsorships materialize.

Example Usage

The dribbling display in slow-motion became the campaign's most shared asset across social platforms.

Source: Common sports terminology

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