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footwork Definition

foot·work (fo̵otwʉrk′)

noun

the act or manner of moving or using the feet, as in walking, boxing, dancing, etc.

footwork Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • stamp: We began by using sliding footwork and then moved to stamping footwork where the perfect form was to be maintained.
  • show: At the other end, Fern showed good footwork down the right & his cross found Lee at the back stick.
  • require: The later volumes build on ideas that require good footwork.
  • do: Mike and Callum G in the main out on the wings did very well, great footwork from both.
  • use: Roy Carroll was forced to use some nifty footwork to clear the danger for United.
  • have: He has held that job for two different Prime Ministers, which shows he has pretty shifty footwork.

Adjective modifier

  • nifty: Roy Carroll was forced to use some nifty footwork to clear the danger for United.
  • nimble: The swell was about 6 8 feet but with a bit of nimble footwork all made it back on-board if somewhat wet!
  • deft: At short notice he became unavailable but by deft footwork a late stand-in was found - David Cameron, the then would-be Tory leader.
  • fancy: Federer's fancy footwork is doing the Aussie no favors.
  • neat: Emre, whose neat footwork was a feature of the first half, won a free-kick 25 yards out.
  • quick: The have the light, quick footwork of a rabbit.

Modifies a noun

  • rule: Footwork Rule: A player may receive the ball with one foot grounded or may jump to catch the land on one foot.
  • skill: During this year they will also develop footwork skills so learn to dribble, stop and pass to a partner.
  • drill: I'll do footwork drills, moving side to side.
  • exercise: The introduction or taster session involves simple racket skills, completion of part of the Spot Award Scheme, shuttle games and footwork exercises.
  • announcement: Alison Replies: 7 Views: 149 Forum: Footworks Announcements Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 12:54 pm Subject: Competition time!
  • practice: A typical evening begins with an enjoyable warm up session, comprehensive stretching exercises and footwork practice.

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