Ball Quote by Rajon Rondo

When everyone touches the ball, it gives everyone energy, and that translates to the defensive end, where it all starts.

— Rajon Rondo

With the ball in your hands as the point guard, you want to be able to control the game and take care of it.

— Rajon Rondo

When you've got guys touching the ball on the offensive end, they're really into the defensive end.

— O. J. Mayo

When you're a little kid, you want the ball. You don't want to play defense. When you get the ball, basically you can do…

— Champ Bailey

When you intercept the ball with your stomach, that is great defense

— Bill Walton

Just being able to push the ball in transition, kind of create offense before the defense is set, I think that's an advantage whenever…

— Jordan Poole

Sometimes you can get sloppy and control the ball right at your feet, and that gives the defenders a chance.

— Raheem Sterling

Today people hit the ball with much more strength. Almost every player is capable of playing a winning stroke from any position. This means…

— Rafael Nadal

In my mind, every time I touch the ball, I believe I have the ability to score with the help of my teammates.

— Saquon Barkley

I just try to see the ball and hit it. If I get a hit, I get a hit. If I get out, I…

— Dustin Pedroia

I really like moving without the ball. I think it helps me spread my defenders and move them across the court.

— Rajon Rondo

If you play on possession, you don't have to defend, because there's only one ball

— Johan Cruijff