have the ball at your feet

have the ball at (one's) feet

To be in the best position to do something; to be in control. With your grades and extracurriculars, you'll have the ball at your feet in your college search. I want to have the ball at my feet at the most crucial moment in a game—I want to be the hero.See also: ball, feet, have

have the ball at your feet

have your best opportunity of succeeding.See also: ball, feet, have