English

Noun

first touch ‎(plural first touches)

1. (sports) The first touch of the ball, used to get the ball under control.
   • 2011 September 24, David Ornstein, “Arsenal 3 - 0 Bolton”, in BBC Sport:

     They might have taken the lead when Gervinho latched on to a Mikel Arteta through ball, only for a heavy first touch to let Jussi Jaaskelainen gather.