さばき

handling (e.g. knife, reins)

Also a form of

Meanings

さばき · サバキ also 捌き

  1. noun, suffix, usually in kana handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; use; -work (e.g. footwork)
  2. usually in kana dealing with (e.g. customers); management; disposal (esp. sale of goods)
  3. noun, usually in kana, go (game), usu. サバキ sabaki; properly treating one's weak stones under attack

In sentences

彼あのボールさばきは魔術まじゅつに近ちかい。 His handling of the ball borders on wizardry. #118239