持球

chíqiú

verb #27,487

Meanings

1 to hold the ball
2 to be in possession of the ball (sports)

Characters

to hold; to grip; to maintain

Examples

他持球突破防线，直接射门。

Tā chíqiú tūpò fángxiàn, zhíjiē shèmén.

He drove through the defense with the ball and shot directly at goal.

持球时间太长会被判违例。

Chíqiú shíjiān tài cháng huì bèi pàn wéilì.

Holding the ball for too long will result in a violation call.

Tips

usage

持球 is a sports term used in basketball, football, and rugby. In basketball, 持球 often refers to holding the ball (dribbling stopped). 持球进攻 means to advance with the ball.

Stroke Order

持 chí

球 qiú